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 […]
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 […]
Presilience® Canada: Leading Through Uncertainty
ISRM Partners with RCAS and Risk 2 Solution to Deliver Executive Workshops in Ottawa and Toronto The Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM) is proud to partner with RCAS and the Risk 2 Solution Group (R2S) to launch Presilience® Canada: Leading Through Uncertainty – two exclusive executive workshops taking place in Ottawa on 23rd September and Toronto […]
ISRM Voices – Professionals Behind The Scenes of Risk Management
We’re excited to introduce ISRM Voices. A new monthly spotlight on members of the The Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM) who are shaping the future of risk, resilience, and response. For our debut episode, we sat down with Camille Mc Innis McInnis, Co-founder of Cygnus Strategies to explore:
Not a Wannabe: Why Private Security Needs a Doctrine Revolution
by Arié L.D. Chark, M.ISRM First in a Series on Interpreting Gavriel Schneider’s VUCAD Paradigm Attacks succeed in the real world. Sometimes these are real, physical attacks – and sometimes these are digital attacks with real, physical implications. Dr. Gavriel Schneider, CEO of Risk2Solutions and President of the ISRM ANZ Regional Hub, found a way […]
The Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day Incident: A Security Risk Analysis for Event Professionals
by Musaab Fagiri The tragic events that unfolded at the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver, British Columbia, on the evening of April 26, 2025, served as a stark and critical case study for security professionals worldwide. A celebration of Filipino heritage turned into a scene of mass casualties when a vehicle deliberately drove into […]
Sextortion Scams: A Growing Global Threat
by Andrea Chedas “Once You Pay Up, You’ll Sleep Like a Baby. I Keep My Word. Send BTC $2000.” That chilling line is not just a random threat but a calculated move in the expanding web of sextortion scams. I’ve seen firsthand how effective these schemes can be – through my professional work and in the […]
Welcoming Danielle Weddepohl as the New Young Professional Liaison for ISRM Canada Chapter
The ISRM Canada Chapter is thrilled to announce the appointment of Danielle Weddepohl as our new Young Professioanal Liaison. This strategic addition to our team highlights our dedication to advancing security leadership that is community-centered, collaborative, and grounded in education. Danielle Weddepohl is a seasoned multi-disciplinary security leader with extensive experience in governmental and educational […]
Sudan’s Crisis: Strengthening Security, Resilience and Humanitarian Response
by Musaab Fagiri Overview of the Crisis and the Need for Action Since the ousting of Omar al-Bashir in 2019, Sudan has been gripped by a deepening crisis that continues to affect millions. Political instability, fueled by power struggles among military leaders, has created a perfect storm of violence, economic collapse, and humanitarian disaster. Over […]