Grant Lecky
About Grant Lecky
Grant Lecky holds various corporate security, resilience, and intelligence-related positions, currently serving as a Global Advisory Council Member at the Institute of Strategic Risk Management and a Senior Cloud and Cyber Security Analyst for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. He has extensive experience in security management and has received multiple international awards for his contributions in the field.
Work at Government of Canada
Grant Lecky has held various corporate security, resilience, and intelligence-related positions at the Government of Canada since 2007. His extensive experience in these roles spans over 17 years, during which he has contributed to enhancing security measures and resilience strategies within the organization. His work involves collaboration with multiple stakeholders to address security challenges and implement effective solutions.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Currently, Grant Lecky serves in multiple advisory and editorial capacities. He is a Global Advisory Council Member at the Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM) since 2019. He is also part of the Editorial Advisory Board for the Continuity & Resilience Review at EMERALD, and serves on the Editorial Board for the Canadian Who's Who at Grey House Publishing Canada. Additionally, he leads the judging panel for the IFSEC Global 'Top Global Security Influencer of the Year' Award and has been involved with the World Economic Forum as a member of the Expert Network focusing on risk and resilience.
Education and Expertise
Grant Lecky has a strong educational background in security and risk management. He earned a Bachelor of Arts with High Honours in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Carleton University. He also holds a Diploma in Security Management from Algonquin College and an MSc in Security & Risk Management from the University of Leicester. Furthermore, he completed the ISMA Senior Executive Leadership Program at Northwestern University and the ISMA-Georgetown Strategic Leadership Program at Georgetown University, enhancing his strategic leadership skills in crisis management.
Achievements and Recognition
Throughout his career, Grant Lecky has received 15 international awards for his contributions to security and resilience. His recognition reflects his commitment to advancing security practices and fostering collaboration across various security domains. He co-founded the Security Partners' Forum, which serves as a global network for communication among security professionals, further demonstrating his leadership in the field.
Professional Experience in Cyber Security
Since 2021, Grant Lecky has been serving as a Senior Cloud and Cyber Security Analyst at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the organization's cyber security posture and implementing cloud security measures. His expertise in cyber security complements his extensive background in corporate security and resilience, positioning him as a key player in addressing contemporary security challenges.