An esteemed cybersecurity company, renowned for safeguarding some of the United Kingdom’s most sensitive assets, individuals, and data, has announced the expansion of its services today.
Advent IM, with over two decades of experience in handling intricate security projects for numerous government departments, is bolstering its offerings to existing government and defence clients while also extending its services to the private sector.
Introducing Advent IM Outsource, the company aims to assist its clients in sourcing highly skilled and experienced cybersecurity professionals to manage or support critical security projects that require additional expertise or resources.
Recent research conducted by recruitment agency Barclay Simpson has uncovered that 85% of employers resort to employing contract or temporary resources to reinforce their cybersecurity departments. However, 70% of these employers acknowledge that the qualifications and experience of these resources do not meet the requirements of their projects.
Mike Gillespie, Managing Director of Advent IM, expressed, “The launch of Advent IM Outsourcing builds upon our customers’ trust in our 20 years of consultancy experience and addresses the widely discussed skills gap.”
He further added, “By leveraging the expertise of qualified professionals, we can promptly and seamlessly bridge the gaps in an organization’s security structure while providing exceptional oversight and people management capabilities.”
Advent IM Outsource has introduced a comprehensive service that offers customers access to individuals or entire project teams for defined periods. The company’s senior security consultants handle and oversee all aspects of recruitment, interviews, vetting support, vetting confirmation, and onboarding/offboarding. This streamlined approach simplifies the arduous process into a single contact and contract arrangement.
Drawing from an extensive network of trusted associates, Advent IM Outsource can form teams or provide short-term resources based on specific requirements. Moreover, the company aids in identifying personnel with key skillsets to complement existing teams.
Among the roles that Advent IM Outsource assists in filling are security architects, risk assessors, policy writers, system assurers, product security analysts, and IT project managers.
Advent IM Outsource guarantees that each project benefits from the expertise of senior security personnel who oversee all aspects of the project, including issue resolution, escalation management, and project completion. If necessary, the company also offers project management services.
Mr. Gillespie emphasized, “This approach ensures our clients’ confidence in having the necessary skills and qualifications to successfully complete their projects. By employing this meticulous approach, crucial projects can progress while all stakeholders are reassured of the project’s safety and stability.”
In addition to extending this new service to their current Ministry of Defence and central government clients, Advent IM Outsource is now welcoming a broader range of organizations that possess valuable information assets, require assistance with new security projects, or have stalled projects that could benefit from the company’s expertise, knowledge, and skilled personnel in the cybersecurity sector. This includes telecommunications companies, healthcare organizations, banking and finance institutions, transportation sectors, and other government departments.
