Grant F. Lecky was named to the Top 30 Security Influencers list by the International Security Journal in 2022 and 2023.
STITTSVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA, November 21, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Grant F. Lecky has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Lecky is a distinguished expert in organizational resilience, security convergence and security management, with a career spanning over 20 years. Since 2023, he has been a program coordinator at the Canada Revenue Agency where he serves as a subject matter expert in security and resilience.
Before joining the agency, Mr. Lecky was a corporate security analyst at Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) from 2009 to 2023, specializing in crisis management, security policy and insider risk. From 2021-22 he briefly served as a senior cloud and cybersecurity analyst where he developed the IRCC Cyber Security Strategy.
Mr. Lecky's commitment to continuous learning is evident in his educational background. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in criminology and criminal justice from Carleton University, a diploma in security management from Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, and a Master of Science in security and risk management from the University of Leicester. Mr. Lecky's expertise is further underscored by his numerous professional certifications, including being a certified information privacy professional, cyber resilience professional, security risk management professional, chartered security professional, and governance risk and compliance professional.
In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Lecky's journey has been enriched by his involvement in the International Organization for Standardization since 2019 as an ISO TC 292 WG member and with the Gartner Research Circle since 2024. He is also deeply involved in civic activities, having served as the lead judge for the IFSEC Global Top Influencers in Security & Fire from 2017-2022. In 2023 Mr. Lecky co-founded the International Security Journal "Leaders in Security" Awards. Most notably, Mr. Lecky co-founded the Security Partners' Forum in 2011, a global nonprofit agile network comprised of security-related associations, educators and other seasoned professionals who have developed a framework that promotes open communication and dialogue across all security and related domains. He has been instrumental in building a global network through the organization that fosters open communication across various security domains.
Mr. Lecky's contributions extend to publications as well. He has been active on the editorial board for the Journal of Business Continuity and Emergency Planning since 2012, the Cybersecurity Journal since 2016, an editorial board member for the Canadian Who's Who, Grey House Publishing Canada, since 2018, and an advisory panel member for The Crisis Response Journal since 2022. Besides these contributions, Mr. Lecky's work on developing ISO standards on organizational resilience and crisis management highlights his dedication to elevating the security sector globally.
Among numerous accolades, Mr. Lecky received the "Leader of the Decade Award" from the Women Economic Forum for his work in the empowerment of women in the security and resilience disciplines. He also received the Alumni of Distinction Award from Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology in 2019 and was named to the Top 30 Security Influencers list by the International Security Journal in 2022 and 2023.
In preparation for his organization's future, Mr. Lecky envisions enhancing the security industry through strategic partnerships and establishing global trust while maintaining political neutrality. His commitment to enhancing the security profession from an apolitical standpoint has earned him respect across diverse nations.
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