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Quick Facts

The Rochester Security Summit is a collaboration of area organizations and the Rochester Chapter of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA).  The first Summit was held in 2006.

 

About Rochester ISSA

The Rochester Chapter of the Information Systems Security Association is a not for profit business association and the 101st official chapter of the international Information Systems Security Association.  More information about our Chapter can be found at www.rochissa.org or membership information can be found at www.issa.org. 

About Us

The Rochester Security Summit is a community focal point for education and awareness in collaboration with higher education, business and industry partners, held during National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

 Area collaboration partners include:

  • The Rochester Chapter of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA),
  • The Rochester Chapter of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
  • Rochester Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Chapter
  • Rochester Institute of Technology
  • University of Rochester Information Technology Office
  • Rochester Cyber Safety and Ethics Initiative;
  • Area businesses and organizations.

The Summit features speakers and panels to help educate area security and IT professionals, business managers, organizations and our community on how to protect information systems and data. For more information contact us.

The next event will be held October 20-21, 2010 in Rochester, NY.

Sponsors are vital for a quality event and we provide an exhibit area for attendees to learn more from technology leaders.  For more information about becoming a sponsor please see sponsorships.

We invite you to participate in our programs as a volunteer in the planning and event efforts. With your help and support, your organization and our community can benefit from greater security practices.

History of the Summit

  • Started in 2006
  • Fostered by Rochester Chapter of the Information Systems Security Association and local organizations
  • Planning Committee includes over 30 people from higher education, business, education, and area organizations.

Special Thanks Special thanks goes to the many people involved including the following for 2010:

Executive Committee

  • Ralph Durkee, Principal Security Consultant (ISSA, OWASP), Chair
  • Andrea Cogliati, (OWASP, ISSA), Technical Professionals Track Chair
  • Peter Spier, (ISACA), Business Professionals Track Chair
  • Ted Husted, Software Professionals Track Chair
  • JP Bourget, CTF Track Chair
  • David Frier, (ISSA), Treasurer

General Planning Committee

  • Maureen Baran, Adjunct Faculty, Rochester Institute of Technology
  • JP Bourget, Arnold Magnetic Technologies, RIT
  • Susan Casserino
  • Andrea Cogliati, OWASP
  • Ralph Durkee, Durkee Consulting, Inc.
  • Ted Husted
  • Patrick Mcelroy
  • Bruce Nelson
  • Charles Profitt
  • Allen Scalise, SYSTMS of NY
  • Peter Spier, CISSP, CISM, PMP - Fortrex
  • Jackie Stewart, Energy East

Logistics Committee

  • Maureen Baran, Adjunct Faculty, Rochester Institute of Technology, Chair
  • Program Brochure - Bruce Nelson and Liudvikas Bukys, Allworx - Division of PaeTec
  • Venue - Ralph Durkee and David Frier
  • Volunteer Coordinator - Paul Lepkowski, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT); Registration and Survey Rick Coloccia, SUNY Geneseo; Jackie Stewart, Energy East

Marketing Committee

  • Web Site - Charles Profitt, Ted Husted, Susan Casserino, Ralph Durkee, Durkee Consulting (Hosting),
  • Sponsorships - Charles Profitt, JP Bourget, Ted Husted, David Frier, Allen Scalise, Joel Cort
  • Public Relations -

Track Committee

  •  Business Track Chair - Peter Spier, Fortrex
  •  Technical Track Chairs - Andrea Cogliati, OWASP
  •  Sofware Track - Ted Husted
  •  Capture the Flag Track - JP Bourget, Arnold Magnetics / RIT