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The UK–US relationship is getting stormier—tariff threats, Greenland tensions, and F‑35 delivery delays all show what happens when Britain relies on foreign‑controlled defence systems.
If sovereignty matters, we need to rebuild it.
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#Defence #UKUSRelations #F35
Sovereignty for Sale? Why Britain Must Rebuild Its Own Combat Air Power | Advent IM
F‑35 Delays & Dependency: The Case for UK Sovereign Capability
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January 21, 2026 at 3:22 PM
UK ambulance data breaches surge past 4,000 in three years

Read Here: itbrief.co.uk/story/uk-amb...
UK ambulance data breaches surge past 4,000 in three years
UK ambulance services logged over 4,000 data breaches in three years, with incidents rising annually amid growing digital and cyber risks.
itbrief.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Victorian Department of Education data breach gave hackers access to students’ data

Read Here: www.teiss.co.uk/cyber-crime/...
Victorian Department of Education data breach gave hackers access to students’ data
The Department of Education in the Australian state of Victoria said hackers gained access to the names and email addresses of an unknown number of school students after breaching a department databas...
www.teiss.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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A US judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by CrowdStrike shareholders over the July 2024 outage that caused widespread disruption around the world....
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January 15, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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Recent surveys point to business and IT leaders looking at five-year technology investment plans....
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January 14, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Our new whitepaper is out!
From Digital Transformation to Agentic AI Governance explores how financial services can scale autonomous systems safely and responsibly.

📄 Free download (no sign‑up):
www.advent-im.co.uk/wp-content/u...
#AgenticAI #FinServ #AIRegulation #Governance
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January 16, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Happy Friday Bluesky!😀
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January 16, 2026 at 4:15 PM
750,000 Impacted by Data Breach at Canadian Investment Watchdog

Read Here: www.securityweek.com/750000-impac...
750,000 Impacted by Data Breach at Canadian Investment Watchdog
The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) says the personal information of 750,000 people was stolen in a data breach.
www.securityweek.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Personal Details of Thousands of Border Patrol and ICE Goons Allegedly Leaked in Huge Data Breach

Read Here: www.thedailybeast.com/personal-det...
Personal Details of Thousands of Border Patrol and ICE Goons Allegedly Leaked in Huge Data Breach
A DHS whistleblower appears to have exposed data on federal immigration workers after the shooting of Renee Good.
www.thedailybeast.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Secure by Design isn’t a slogan anymore — it’s how security decisions are justified, evidenced, and enforced across government, defence, and policing.

When security is built in early, risk stops slipping through delivery cracks.

🔗 www.advent-im.co.uk/secure-by-de...
✍️ Ellie Hurst, CD
Secure by Design: where we are now – the requirement for evidence | Advent IM
Secure by Design: where we are now – the requirement for evidence
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January 14, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Advent IM’s Data (Use and Access) Act Training is now CPD Certified 🎓

Supporting organisations to meet new data governance, access and security obligations with practical, expert-led training.

🔗 www.advent-im.co.uk/press-releas...
**PRESS RELEASE** Advent IM Data (Use and Access) Act (DUA) Training Receives CPD Certification | Advent IM
CPD certification strengthens Advent IM’s commitment to high-quality, practitioner-focused data governance and security training as organisations prepare for new legislative requirements.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:41 AM
AI fraud, deepfakes, ransomware and phishing are reshaping cyber risk in financial services. In 2026, cyber security is a strategic business issue, not just an IT one.

🔗 www.advent-im.co.uk/from-digital...

#AISecurity #FinanceSecurity #AI
From Digital Banking to AI Trading: The Top Cyber Risks Financial Institutions Face in 2026 | Advent IM
Cyber threats facing financial institutions in 2026, from AI-driven fraud and deepfakes to ransomware, phishing, and third-party risk.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
New article now live on the Professional Security Magazine website:
Cyber realities in 2025 and predictions for 2026.

AI threats, regulation, cloud risk — and why fundamentals still matter.

🔗 professionalsecurity.co.uk/news/intervi...

#CyberResilience
Cyber realities in 2025 and predictions for 2026
Mike Gillespie of the security consultancy Advent IM writes that 2025 was the year that cyber threats broke into the mainstream. He describes it as a wake-up ca
professionalsecurity.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 10:58 AM
**PRESS RELEASE** Advent IM Launches New Proxy SRO Service to Strengthen Risk Management for Defence Suppliers

www.advent-im.co.uk/proxysro-pr26/

#UKDefence #RiskManagement #MODSBD #Security
**PRESS RELEASE** Advent IM Launches New Proxy SRO Service to Strengthen Risk Management for Defence Suppliers | Advent IM
Advent IM Launches New Proxy SRO Service to Strengthen Risk Management for Defence Suppliers
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January 12, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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Instagram has denied a breach following claims that data from 17 million user accounts was leaked.
Instagram denies breach amid claims of 17 million account data leak
View post on Reddit.
reddit.com
January 11, 2026 at 10:42 PM
In @computerweekly.bsky.social, Ellie Hurst explains why by 2026 it won’t be enough to ask whether suppliers use AI, but how they govern it.

“AI governance isn’t about slowing innovation — it’s about making it explainable, scalable and defensible.”
Read here👇
www.computerweekly.com/news/3666370...
Like it or not, AI will transform cyber strategy in 2026 | Computer Weekly
Bubble or no bubble, from cyber skills to defensive strategies to governance, risk and compliance, artificial intelligence (AI) will remake the cyber world in 2026.
www.computerweekly.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Health, which is a dedicated space for health conversations. Amidst privacy concerns, OpenAI said it won't use your health data.
OpenAI says ChatGPT won't use your health information to train its models
OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Health, which is a dedicated space for health conversations. Amidst privacy concerns, OpenAI said it won't use your health data.
www.bleepingcomputer.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Cyber risk isn’t an IT surprise — it’s a delivery outcome. When SRO accountability is nominal, risk drifts and assurance turns into theatre.

🔗 www.advent-im.co.uk/proxy-sros-r...
✍️ Ellie Hurst, Commercial Director

#CyberGovernance #SRO #SecureByDesign
Proxy SROs, real accountability, and why cyber risk keeps slipping through delivery cracks | Advent IM
Why cyber risk slips through delivery cracks, the real role of SROs, and how Proxy SRO models help maintain accountability and resilience.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Surveillance systems are only as secure as their cyber hygiene.

As VSS becomes more connected, patching, segmentation, and testing are essential to resilience and public safety.

🔗 professionalsecurity.co.uk/products/cyber/cyber-hygiene-matters-more-than-ever/
Cyber hygiene matters more than ever
The recent appointment of a new Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner is a timely reminder of the critical role surveillance systems play in public sa
professionalsecurity.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 9:22 AM
We’re proud to share Michelle Horton’s recent volunteering at Wild Zoo’s festive event, supporting activities and gaining insight into their valuable community work. Read her full story: www.advent-im.co.uk/my-volunteer...
My Volunteer Experience at Wild Zoo - Michelle Horton, Head of Advent IM Training Academy | Advent IM
Advent IM’s Head of Training Academy, Michelle Horton volunteers at Wild Zoo
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January 6, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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In many regards, 2025 proved to be a relatively normal year for the cyber security world as threat actors and security pros continued their long-running cat-and-mouse game, but it was also a stand-out year that saw some of the largest cyber attacks ever to befall the UK....
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December 25, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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The UK government unveils a £120m Cyber Action Plan to help reinforce and promote cyber resilience across the country's public services....
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January 6, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Good morning Bluesky!
January 6, 2026 at 10:08 AM