Rochester Security Summit

ROCHESTER SECURITY SUMMIT 2024

October 9 - 10, 2024
Rochester Riverside Convention Center


RSS:2024 Has Concluded

We look forward to seeing you at RSS:2025, October 8 - 9, 2025.

RSS:2024 Presentation Slides

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RSS:2024 Keynote Speakers

Graham Cluley

Graham Cluley is an award-winning cybersecurity expert and keynote speaker. Since the early 1990s, he has worked in senior roles for major cybersecurity companies, regularly appeared in the media, and spoken at industry conferences. He was the originator of the saying that “the cloud is just someone else’s computer,” and in 2011 was inducted into the InfoSecurity Hall of Fame. Graham can be heard each week on the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast. Follow him on Twitter at @gcluley.

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Eric Woodruff

Throughout his 24-year career in IT, Eric has sought out and held a diverse range of roles, including technical manager in the public sector, Sr. Premier Field Engineer at Microsoft, and Security and Identity Architect in the Microsoft Partner ecosystem. Currently he is a Senior Security Researcher working as part of the Security Research team at Semperis. Eric is a Microsoft MVP for security, recognized for his expertise in the Microsoft identity ecosystem. Outside of work, Eric supports the professional community, providing his insights and expertise at conferences, participating on the IDPro Body of Knowledge committee, and blogging about Entra and related cloud security topics.

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Alyssa Miller

Alyssa Miller is a life-long hacker, programmer, and security executive. She’s always had a passion for computers. She bought her first PC at age 12 and taught herself BASIC programming. Her career began as a software developer and later pivoted to security as a penetration tester. She has 16 yrs. experience in security leadership across enterprise, consulting, and product organizations. She currently heads a global cybersecurity program as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Epiq Global. Still very much a hacker to this day, she’s built on that identity to grow her career. She is an internationally recognized public speaker and author of “Cybersecurity Career Guide”. She’s an advocate for helping others make a career out of their passion for hacking and security in general. She’s also a proponent for the open sharing of ideas and perspectives on improving our technologically connected world.

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About This Summit

Since 2006, the Rochester Security Summit has been a leading regional event that brings together a broad range of experts and professionals from the field of information security. Held annually during National Cyber Security Awareness Month, it 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. From emerging trends to practical insights, our goal is to empower attendees with the latest information and strategies to enhance their cybersecurity practices

The Rochester Security Summit is brought to you by the Rochester Chapter of the Information Systems Security Association International (ISSA)

Continuing Education Credits

Attending Rochester Security Summit sessions satisfies continuing education requirements for a number of professional certifications. Certificates of attendance are provided to participants. If you have misplaced your certificate, please send an email to cpe@rochestersecurity.org


Location Information

Conference Venue

Exterior photo of the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center including sign in front of building

Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center

125 East Main Street
Rochester, NY USA 14604

Hotel Accommodations

  • Hyatt Regency Rochester
    125 East Main Street
    Rochester, New York 14604

Parking

Conference participants should park in the South Ave Garage, located one block east of the convention center. The garage is connected to the convention center via a skywalk on level three. Be sure to bring your ticket with you for validation at the conference office, located outside the Grand Lilac Ballroom.


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