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


Planning Committees

2025 General Planning Committee

  • Summit Chair - John King*, Flexion Inc. (ISSA, InfraGard, OWASP)

  • Summit Coordinator - Mary Beth King, Rochester Security Summit

  • Dennis Allen

  • Shaquille Barnes, ESL (ISSA, InfraGard)

  • Hannah Chang

  • Mark Christman, Microsoft

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

  • David Frier, Sedara

  • Paul Goyette, Nixon Peabody, LLP

  • Tom Hasman, GDIT

  • Barry Hofecker, GreyCastle Security

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

  • Lilian Isacks

  • 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)

  • Rose Rozeski*, Independent Health (ISSA)

  • Rich Savacool, Nixon Peabody, LLP (ISSA)

  • Aaron Schanz, Constellation Brands

  • Deb Shymalov, Eastman Kodak

  • Richard Smith, Security Risk Advisors (ISSA)

  • Dave Warden*, SUNY Geneseo (ISSA)

  • Edward Woodfield, PayQuicker (ISSA, InfraGard)

Logistics Committee

  • Chair - Mary Beth King

  • Registration Lead: David Frier

  • Registration: Hannah Chang

  • Raffle: Mark Christman

  • Student Volunteers: Stephen Montanaro

Speaker Committee

  • Chair - Deb Shymalov

  • Dennis Allen

  • Ralph Durkee

  • Barry Hofecker

  • Lilian Isacks

  • Rose Rozeski

  • Dave Warden

Sponsorship Committee

  • Chair - Keith Hunt

  • Shaq Barnes

  • Tim Minsterman

  • Aaron Schanz

Venue Committee

  • Chair - Rose Rozeski

  • Venue: Paul Goyette

  • A/V Lead: Joe Pierson

  • Photography: Bruce Nelson

Web Development

  • Lead - Jason Pitoniak

  • Edward Woodfield

Treasurer

  • Paul Goyette

*Indicates RocISSA Chapter Officer