Research and Engagement
We are commitment to security and a better world extends beyond commercial objectives. We believe that global engagement and strategic research are essential to understanding and resolving the most complex challenges. Our dedication to corporate social responsibility and proactive problem-solving sets us apart, providing unique value to our clients.
Advancing Security and Resilience Through Research
At SecDev, we are deeply committed to global security and corporate social responsibility. Our team serves as advisors to the World Economic Forum on risk and holds board positions in non-profit organizations addressing critical issues such as climate change, prevention of technology-enabled human trafficking, and cyber protection for at-risk populations.
As principal investigators in long-term research on state behavior in cyberspace, urban security, and the green transition, we gain unique insights that enable us to develop innovative solutions to strategic and operational challenges. This broader perspective allows us to identify opportunities and deliver value-added services that differentiate us in the industry.
We are proud to support and collaborate with leading non-profits like Brazil’s Igarapé Institute and the SecDev Foundation, reflecting our commitment to corporate social responsibility and advancing global security.
Strategic Cyber Stability
SecDev convenes discreet para-diplomatic engagements in areas critical to global stability, including cybersecurity, space governance, and the security of civilian nuclear infrastructure and military nuclear command and control systems (NC3). Collaborating with trusted partners in government and academia, we facilitate expert dialogues to build understanding, forge connections, and establish the “human fabric” necessary for effective crisis management during times of unparalleled global instability. This initiative is financially supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
Digital harm reduction
SecDev, along with its sister organization, SecDev Foundation, pioneered the Digital Response initiative, an ambitious venture with the objective of identifying and mitigating digital threats within conflict regions. In 2021-2022, SecDev was awarded a start-up grant by Global Affairs Canada, Grand Challenges Canada and the Humanitarian Grand Challenge to pursue work in Yemen.
Green Transition and Geopolitics:
The war for Ukraine’s mineral resources
The shift to cleaner and more secure energy sources introduces new challenges, particularly concerning critical minerals essential for renewable energy technologies. Operating in some of the world’s most complex geographies, our experts harvest open-source data, geospatially map the location and value of deposits and infrastructure, and analyze opportunities and risks for stakeholders invested in the green energy transition.
Our research on Ukraine’s mineral resources seized by Russia has been featured in major media outlets, including the Washington Post, BBC, Financial Times, Foreign Policy and Globe and Mail.
Publications
A selection of public research
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