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 […]

Building Blocks to a Global Investigation Program

by Andrea Chedas Delving into the realm of Corporate Security, Investigations, Safeguarding Organisational Integrity and the well-being of Individuals. How we as a Security Community tackle internal threats and investigations is vital to preserving the integrity of organisations worldwide. By maintaining an impartial and objective approach, these investigations provide a powerful platform for upholding morale, […]

Crisis Management: Where Do I Start?

Join us on November 15th at 11:00 EDT / 16:00 GMT for the launch event of the ISRM Canada Chapter. Rob Currie, Canada Chapter Chair and Andrea Chedas, Canada Chapter Vice-Chair will kickstart the discussion by sharing their wealth of knowledge and experience and their unique perspectives with the audience. Moderating the discussion will be our New […]