Category: North America HUB

Special Influencers Edition by Security Journal Americas

We congratulate Matthew Porcelli, F.ISRM, President of the ISRM North America Hub, Danielle Weddepohl of the ISRM Canada Chapter and Christopher Stit F.ISRM, who are among 30 security thought leaders featured by Security Journal Americas (SJA). Security Journal Americas is a well-established industry publication that brings together voices from across the security and risk community […]

ISRM Voices Episode 6: Professionals Shaping Our Future

What does risk look like when investigating transnational organized crime? And what’s it really like to wake up as a “civilian” after 25 years behind the badge? In Episode 6 of ISRM Voices, Musaab Fagiri F.ISRM sits down with Scott Hayes M.ISRM, a former RCMP Sergeant turned Senior Security Analyst. Scott takes us inside the complex world of national security investigations, […]

Edward Colson – ISRM West Coast Chapter Chair

The ISRM North America Hub is pleased to welcome Edward Colson as Chair of the ISRM West Coast Chapter. Ed brings over a decade of expertise in disaster preparedness, emergency management and business continuity planning for nonprofits, businesses and public agencies across North America. As President of Ready Northwest, he provides strategic leadership on risk, resilience and crisis […]

ISRM Voices Episode 5: From Guards to Strategy

What does it take to move security from “Guards, Guns, and Gates” to a strategic business partner? And why do 80% of AI projects fail to reach operations? In Episode 5 of ISRM Voices, Musaab Fagiri sits down with Gigi Agassini (CPP), Principal Consultant at GA Advisory and a passionate advocate for Enterprise Security Risk […]

ISRM Voices Episode 4: Calm, Clear & Kind: Leading Big Nights

The ISRM Canada Chapter has released the fourth episode of ISRM Voices, a series highlighting the human stories behind the profession. In this preview, Aaron Billesberger F.ISRM shares powerful lessons from a career in public safety and event management: Aaron’s key insight: “Most problems aren’t about intent—they’re about information”. The full episode also includes a second high-stakes […]

Criminal AI and Law Enforcement – Growing Threat of Criminal AI Use & Impacts on Crisis Management

Trusted communications are the backbone of effective crisis management. However, emerging capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI) are beginning to erode this foundation. From large-scale disinformation campaigns to fraud, impersonation and cyber intrusions, the malicious use of AI poses growing threats across both public and private sectors. This session will explore how these criminal uses of […]

ISRM Voices Episode 3: Creativity, Care & Public Space

The ISRM Canada Chapter has released the third episode of ISRM Voices, a series highlighting the human stories behind the profession. In this episode, Jordan Myers, Project Manager – Public Safety at the City of Vancouver, reflects on the experiences that shaped his approach to public life and community: Jordan’s definition of safety: Carving out public space so […]

ISRM Voices Episode 2: Resilience, Representation & Having a Voice

The ISRM Canada Chapter has released the second episode of ISRM Voices, a series highlighting the human stories behind the profession. In this episode, Andrea Chedas, CAMS, CPIO, Vice Chair of ISRM Canada, shares her personal journey: Andrea’s insights remind us that at the heart of security and risk management, it’s always about people. Listen to Episode […]