ISRM Ireland Chapter – Operation NextGen Catalyst

The ISRM Ireland Chapter is proud to host Operation NextGen Catalyst, a high-profile tabletop exercise designed for senior professionals in the security, risk and intelligence sectors. Hosted by Salesforce and supported by Marsh, Manguard Plus and Pulse Security, the event is themed “Emerging Technologies: Navigating Opportunities and Risks While Future-Proofing Talent and Skills for the Next Decade”. It will explore the trends, skills and educational requirements necessary to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving security landscape over the next 5–10 years.

This event is endorsed by the European Chapter of the International Association for Intelligence Education, the Emergency Management Institute of Ireland, the International Foundation for Protection Officers – Ireland, the Azure Forum for Contemporary Security Strategy, the Converged Security Institute (CSI) and the University of Leicester.

Featured Speakers

Dr Vladimir Bunic – Emerging Technologies in Converged Security Systems: Navigating Opportunities and Risks

Dr Vladimir Bunic, PhD, PostDoc, MBA, LLM, is a converged security expert specialising in strategic management, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and governance, risk and compliance. Certified in CSM® and CRISC, he has served as Cyber Physical Systems Security Expert at Nestlé and Cyber Security Consultant at CySecNet.

Rachel Webb CSyP MA – Next-Gen Threats: Your Risk Management Playbook

Rachel Webb is Chief Security Risk Officer for The Keyholding Company, Director of The Security Institute and a doctoral student in Security Risk Management. She focuses on the latest threats and risk strategies shaping the security industry.

Craig Willetts – Operation: NextGen Catalyst – Decoding the Future of Security Standards

Craig Willetts is a leading compliance specialist and founder of CAW Consultancy, Screen My Staff Ltd, and Global ISO Services. With over 20 years of experience, he delivers AI-driven ISO compliance solutions with a 100% audit pass rate, helping businesses adopt efficient, paperless compliance systems.

Kevin Minihane BSc (Hons) – Unseen Tactics: Harnessing OSINT, Social Engineering and Clandestine Tools

Kevin Minihane is a network security expert and former member of the Irish Naval Service. He specialises in systems administration and secure solutions, with experience delivering enterprise networks at Motorola and Hewlett Packard, and deploying Aruba ClearPass for government agencies. He holds Cisco CCIE and Aruba certifications.