About Us :: Rochester Security Summit

About Us

The Rochester Security Summit is held annually during National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Since 2006, RSS has been a leading regional event that brings together a broad range of professionals and organizations from across a wide range of industries. RSS serves as a community focal point for education and awareness; fostering discussion, knowledge sharing, and networking to help drive innovation and address the evolving challenges in the security landscape.

Brought to you by The Rochester ISSA Chapter

If you are considering volunteering for any of our committees, see our Volunteering Page for details or email us at volunteer@rochestersecurity.org

Planning Committees

2025 General Planning Committee

  • Summit Chair - David Frier* (ISSA, ISACA, ISC2, RIMS)

  • Summit Coordinator - Dawn Savacool, Rochester Security Summit

  • Dennis Allen

  • Patrick Armstrong - Patrick Armstrong Imaging (ISSA, Breach Sentinel)

  • Shaquille Barnes, ESL (ISSA, InfraGard)

  • Hannah Chang, Nixon Peabody, LLP

  • Mark Christman

  • Milt Curtis, Uniti Services (InfraGard)

  • Ralph Durkee, Durkee Consulting, Inc. (ISSA, OWASP)

  • Carl Eyler

  • David Frier, Sedara (ISSA, ISACA, ISC2, RIMS)

  • Paul Goyette*, Nixon Peabody, LLP

  • Tom Hasman, GDIT

  • Barry Hofecker, GreyCastle Security

  • Keith Hunt*, University of Rochester (ISSA, OWASP)

  • Lilian Isacks, Tompkins County ITS, CISSP, (InfraGard, ISSA; ISC2)

  • John King, Flexion Inc. (ISSA, InfraGard, OWASP)

  • Heather Klem, Dox Electronics (ISSA)

  • Phil LaGraff, PC LaGraff Consulting (ISSA, Infragard)

  • Tim Minsterman*, Nixon Peabody, LLP (ISSA)

  • Stephen Montanaro, Rochester Institute of Technology (REN-ISAC, InfraGard)

  • Bruce Nelson, Eastman Kodak (retired)

  • Joe Pierson*, Equitable (ISSA, Infragard)

  • Jason Pitoniak*, Rochester Institute of Technology (ISSA, OWASP)

  • Kim Ritze, Upstream Rehabilitation, Inc. (Rochester InfraGard, AEHIS, ISACA)

  • Rose Rozeski*, Independent Health (ISSA)

  • Rich Savacool, Nixon Peabody, LLP (ISSA)

  • Aaron Schanz, Constellation Brands

  • Deb Shamaylov, Eastman Kodak, (ISSA, InfraGard)

  • Dave Warden, SUNY Geneseo (ISSA)

  • Edward Woodfield, PayQuicker (ISSA, InfraGard)

Logistics Committee

  • Chair - Mary Beth King

  • Registration Lead: David Frier

  • Registration & Printing: Hannah Chang

  • Raffle: Mark Christman

  • Student Volunteers: Stephen Montanaro

Speaker Committee

  • Chair - Deb Shamaylov

  • Dennis Allen

  • Ralph Durkee

  • Barry Hofecker

  • Lilian Isacks

  • Kim Ritze

  • Rose Rozeski

  • Dave Warden

Sponsorship Committee

  • Chair - Aaron Schanz

  • Shaq Barnes

Venue Committee

  • Chair - Rose Rozeski

  • A/V Lead: Joe Pierson

  • Photography: Bruce Nelson

Web Development

  • Lead - Jason Pitoniak

  • Edward Woodfield

Treasurer

  • Paul Goyette

*Indicates RocISSA Chapter Officer