RSMF FAQs
Q and As
What is the Forum?
It is a non-partisan, non-profit-making organisation established in 1990 consisting of some 60 senior security practitioners and risk managers drawn from a wide range of commercial and industrial organisations, academia, government departments, the military, the security services and the police.
Who are its members?
The Administrator of the Forum maintains a list of members and their organisations.
How are potential members identified?
Usually existing members nominate potential members whom they consider will bring to the Forum additional, relevant skills and experience. Membership, which is by invitation only, is restricted to approximately 60.
How often does the Forum meet?
Usually four times a year to discuss topics of mutual interest and to exchange ideas and information. However, additional meetings, to which non-members may be invited, are sometimes arranged to consider specific issues.
Why does the Forum exist?
Its Mission is to advance the effective management of risk as it relates to all areas of security in both the Public and Private Sectors.
What is the Chatham House Rule?
Participants of meetings held under the rule are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker, nor any other participant, may be revealed; nor may it be mentioned that the information was received at a meeting of the Forum.
Does the Forum have any strategic alliances?
Yes, with ISMA (The International Security Management Association), a worldwide organisation of Chief Security Officers.