The ISRM and The Life Safety Alliance Annual Networking Event at ASIS International’s GSX 2025
On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM) and strategic partner, The Life Safety Alliance (LSA), held its annual networking event at ASIS International’s Global Security Exchange (GSX) in New Orleans, Louisiana. ISRM and LSA members and non-members got together to learn and network at Spirts Lounge in the Hilton New […]
Jan Glarum – ISRM West Coast Chapter Chair
The ISRM’s North America Hub is pleased to announce Jan Glarum as the new Chair of the ISRM West Coast Chapter! Jan brings over 40 years of experience in emergency services and crisis management, spanning EMS (Emergency Medical Services), Fire, Law Enforcement, Hospital, Public Health and Emergency Management. He has worked with both civilian and military clients, including […]
Between Calm and Chaos: The Unseen Work of Resilience
In security, risk, and crisis management, resilience isn’t built in the heat of the moment; it is forged well before disruption strikes, writes Matthew Porcelli When it comes to strategic risk and crisis management, along with operational security, a prime objective for managers and professionals in these sectors is to ensure that once a serious […]
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 >>
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 […]
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!
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 […]
Deep Fake Technology: The Reality of Uncertainty
The rise of Artificial Intelligence led to incredible advancements in the capabilities of deep fake technology. Now readily available, this technology threatens to undermine public trust and expose organizations to new cybersecurity risks as bad actors leverage Deep Fakes to steal identities and infiltrate business, political, and media communications. Does your organization have a strategy […]
Presilience, Resilience & the Psychology of Risk
Presilience model is that the outcome of a Resilience model is based on ‘recovery’. Presilience is about dealing with an incident to achieve a new agreed normal outcome. Presilience is much more than simply being reliable and ensuring business continuity in case a negative event happens, it’s about high performance and outcomes that make us […]
Fortifying Foundations: The Role of Utilities in Business Resilience Planning
The success of our businesses is intimately tied to the resilience of our utilities. From power grids to water supply, these critical infrastructures are the bedrock upon which our corporate landscapes are built. However, as our systems become more complex and interconnected, traditional risk management and business continuity strategies are proving to be less effective. […]