Tag: security
News and information from the Advent IM team.
Security S.O.S.: Why Outsourcing to a Security Consultancy is Your Digital Lifesaver
- 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 […]
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Incident response planning is vulnerable to legacy thinking: Computer Weekly
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
What goes into a good incident response plan, and what steps should security professionals take to ensure they are appropriately prepared for the almost inevitable attack, and secure buy-in from organisational leadership? Read the full article via Computer Weekly.com
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RISK AND BUSINESS PODCAST EPISODE : Money v Education
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
RISK AND BUSINESS: Money V Education, which one would lead to better security? Join Mike Gillespie, Advent IM, and Robert Allen, Kingston Technology as they discuss the changes to working life and how they have led to a much more mobile workforce, using technologies that are new to many. To make this work securely everyone […]
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Mike Gillespie shortlisted at the Risk Awards 2023
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
Congratulations to Mike Gillespie, who has reached the finalist stage at the RISK Awards 2023 in December for ‘The Security Leader of the Year’ category. The winner of this award will be a senior and influential industry figure who leads a security team or mentors individuals—and who takes the time to show fledging security professionals […]
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LinkedIn Harvesting: Is your social media compromising UK security?
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
The Times recently released a story that was picked up and spread widely through other news outlets and social media. The story exposed a Chinese national using Linkedin to hunt for UK state secrets in return for cash, holidays and false speaker engagements. The intelligence officer sought out British security officials, civil servants, scientists and […]
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Fast change needs fast response.
- by Ellie Hurst
- Advent IM Blog
From Head of Client Development, Derek Willins. Recent reports from Gartner (and Splunk) highlight the chaos that is unfolding in cyber security. By 2025 Gartner predicts; “nearly half of cyber leaders will change jobs, with 25% moving to different roles”. They went on to say that in effect, success is judged on not being hacked, […]
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