Category: General

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

I write this as someone with first-hand experience in information security and its management and also experience in Policing, having served part of my career as a frontline Police Constable; this combination allows me to clearly observe the lack of information management within policing. In 2007, the movie Hot Fuzz starring Simon Pegg and Nick […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

Only 6 months ago the Government was urged to release more details about it’s plans to increase the use of AI to risk-score benefits claims. In the summer, The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) revealed it’s plans to widen the use of Artificial Intelligence to tackle fraud following the uplift in fraudulent claims during […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

A DRAFT Code of Practice on cyber security governance put forward for comment by the Cabinet Office will help directors and senior leaders shore up their defences against cyber threats. In parallel, the Government has launched a new call for views from business leaders themselves. Read via Security Matters.

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

  Empowering Excellence through Knowledge   We are pleased to share the upcoming launch of the highly anticipated Advent IM Training Academy, a dedicated platform designed to empower public sector, private sector, and policing organisations with the knowledge and skills necessary to secure their data and information assets. In an era where the security landscape […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

It is the time of year when we turn over a new leaf and try to put plans in place to improve ourselves in the coming year. 2024 could be the year you get your arms around Governance, Risk and Compliance and related security needs! We have some ideas to get you started into a […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

What a year it has been! At the start of 2023, we celebrated our 20th birthday. When we reflect on the last 20 years, we wonder at how significantly the world has changed since we were a small start-up in an Enterprise Centre. Cyber has entered the mainstream; no longer a niche, the reserve of […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

The UK is at high risk of a “catastrophic” ransomware attack, with the government ill-prepared to deal with this threat, according to a new Parliamentary report. Read the full article via InfoSecurityMag.

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

As we gear up for the Advent IM Training Academy launch in February 2024, we want to give you a first look at what to expect from us. The aim of establishing the Advent IM training academy is to provide an independent dedicated and specialised learning environment that fosters skill development, knowledge enhancement and personal […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

Read via InfoSecurityMag.

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

In the grand scheme of things, managing a security project can feel like trying to juggle flaming torches while riding a unicycle – entertaining for onlookers, but potentially disastrous for you. Enter the unsung heroes of the digital realm: security consultancy firms. Buckle up for a whimsical ride as we uncover why outsourcing your security […]