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 […]
Why Security Starts with Culture, not Technology
Security frameworks, both in the tangible and intangible sense, are embedded within a complex system that makes up the fabric of contemporary living, writes Matthew Porcelli Download full article published in Crisis Response Journal >>
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 […]
Sisu & Strategy: How Finland Masters National Resilience
We are pleased to invite you to the ISRM North America Hub Webinar on Finland’s development of resilience. Finland’s resilience stands as a critical pillar of its national security, built on strategic foresight, preparedness and the unity of its citizens. With a 1,300 km border with Russia, Finland has developed a comprehensive security framework that […]
Security Industry Association Announces 2025 SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100 Honorees
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2025 honorees for the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100. This initiative, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum, honors 100 women in the security industry each year whose outstanding accomplishments and success stories are breaking barriers, redefining the faces of leadership and showcasing the innovative […]
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 […]
ISRM North America Networking Event
Will you be attending GSX in Orlando next month? The The Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM)’s North America Hub will be holding its Second Annual Informal Networking Event on: If you’d like to attend, please send email to matthew.porcelli@theisrm.org. See you there!
Iliana Fernandez – ISRM Mexico Chapter Chair
The ISRM’s North America Hub is pleased to announce Iliana Fernandez, EPS as the new Chair of ISRM Mexico! Iliana has an extensive background in strategic risk and crisis management; working as a Senior Regional Security Manager with Microsoft for the Central and Latin-American regions across 19 countries. She is an inspirational trailblazer for both females and all […]
Future Forecasting with Hart Brown Live at the Zink Center at Oklahoma State University
What are the most important technological developments to follow? Which geopolitical concerns pose the greatest risk? How can businesses plan and adapt to these trends while improving the bottom line? Join Hart Brown, ISRM Oklahoma City Chapter Chair, as he walks through his top predictions for the next 10+ years, as detailed in his upcoming book […]