We are pleased to invite you to the ISRM North America Hub Webinar on Finland's development of resilience, taking place on Tuesday, 22nd April, at 16:00 Finland time / 09:00 Central US time / 14:00 BST.
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 integrates government agencies, businesses and citizens, with "Sisu" - the Finnish spirit of determination and adaptability - at its core.
This webinar will explore Finland's Comprehensive National Defense & Security model, highlighting how resilience is embedded throughout the nation. The discussion will cover essential topics such as crisis resilience and security of supply, defense and emergency planning, energy security, infrastructure protection, pandemic preparedness, national stockpiling, as well as cyber defense and digital security.
Finland's holistic approach ensures that infrastructure, military strategy and reserve forces work in concert to strengthen national security at all levels. Join us to gain insights into the principles and practices that make Finland a global leader in resilience and preparedness.
Speaker:
Totti Karpela, a graduate of Finland's Police University College, brings over 20 years of experience with the National Police of Finland. Throughout his career, he has served as a unit supervisor and subject matter expert in threat management, specializing in high-risk offenders. He spent nine years as a hostage negotiator with the National SWAT team and taught conflict resolution at the National Police University, integrating psychology, neurology and criminology into security strategies.
Since 1986, Mr Karpela has advised governments and corporations worldwide on crime prevention, risk mitigation and security. He holds CTM (Certified Threat Manager) accreditation in violent behavior assessment, and his training includes work with the US Secret Service, FBI, LAPD and the UK Metropolitan Police. A former Military Police SRT-team member, he remains a Warrant Officer in the Finnish Army Reserve.
In the private sector, Mr Karpela consults high-profile individuals, multinational corporations, government agencies and serves as an expert for the European Council, OSCE and US DTRA (Defense Threat Reduction Agency). He is also the author of four books on security and threat management, with his latest (2023) focusing on vexatious complainants. In 2024, he was named a Top 40 Global Thought Leader in Security and Life Safety. He divides his time between Finland and Hong Kong.
