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ROCHESTER ISSA CHAPTER
GENESEO, NY · EIN 571205722 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · rochissa.org
revenue
$316K
expenses
$346K
net assets
$234K
employees
0
volunteers
7
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES THAT WILL ENSURE THE CONFIDENTIALITY, INTEGRITY AND AVAIABILITY OF INFORMATION RESOURCES. TO FACILITATE INTERACTION AND EDUCATION TO CREATE A MORE SUCCESFUL ENVIRONMENT FOR GLOBAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Local chapter of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) serving the Rochester, NY area. Facilitates professional development, education, and networking for information security practitioners through monthly meetings, training events, and summits focused on current topics like AI readiness, ransomware response, and offensive security tools. Operates as a membership community for cybersecurity professionals.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

AI Readiness Summit
Half-day intensive event covering operationalization of AI, defense against AI-driven threats, and governance of AI systems in cybersecurity
Chapter Meetings
Monthly gatherings featuring presentations by security experts on topics such as AI risk management, compliance frameworks, and security analytics
Kali Linux Training
Hands-on, two-part offensive security training covering Kali Linux foundations, reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation techniques
Ransomware Incident Response Workshop
Immersive training event held at RIT's Cyber Range focused on incident response best practices and ransomware mitigation
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Cybersecurity Skills Development 3 activities
    • Deliver hands-on cybersecurity training programs
      Conducts technical, hands-on training sessions for chapter members, including a two-part offensive Kali Linux program and immersive ransomware incident response workshops held at RIT's Cyber Range and Training Center. These programs combine practical exercises with blue team decision-making and tabletop simulations.
    • Host annual and specialized cybersecurity summits
      Organizes major events including the annual Rochester Security Summit and half-day intensive summits on AI readiness in cybersecurity, aimed at promoting education, awareness, and operational preparedness in the field of information security.
    • Host monthly chapter meetings for information security professionals
      Organizes and hosts monthly meetings for information security professionals in the Rochester area, featuring expert presentations on topics such as network security, ethical hacking, and modern cyberattack methods. These meetings provide educational programming and offer Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits to participants.
  • Private Social and Recreational Clubs 1 activity
    • Facilitate professional networking and social events
      Provides networking and social opportunities for information security professionals, including collaborative interactive events with external partners and an annual family picnic at Seabreeze Amusement Park for members and their families.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Provide member benefits and event access
      Offers free admission to chapter meetings and events for current ISSA members, while charging non-members for attendance, as part of its member benefit structure.
  • Privacy-Preserving Cybersecurity & Data Collaboration 1 activity
    • Support information security capacity building
      Advances professional capacity in information security by promoting sound management practices for the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information resources, and by facilitating education and interaction to improve global information systems security.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$316K
Contributions & grants$8250%
Program service revenue$315K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$346K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$234K
Cash$234K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$234K
Liquid reserves8.1 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +3.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • DAVID WARDEN — TREASURER
  • JASON PITONIAK — WEB ADMINISTRATOR
  • JOE PIERSON — COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
  • JOHN KING — PRESIDENT
  • KEITH MCCULLUM — SECRETARY
  • ROSE ROZESKI — VICE PRESIDENT
  • TIM MINSTERMAN — MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • Blue Cycle LLC Partner — Provided a speaker for the March 2026 chapter meeting on security analytics.
  • Cooley Comics Partner — Collaborates on hosting interactive cybersecurity-themed events.
  • Hacket Cyber Partner — Collaborates with the chapter by providing expert speakers for educational presentations on cybersecurity.
  • Information Systems Security Association Network — Member chapter of the international Information Systems Security Association.
  • Jeremiah's Tavern Partner — Venue host for the January 2026 chapter meeting.
  • Knostic Partner — Partner organization whose Chief AI Officer delivered the keynote on the Cyber Defense Matrix in the age of AI.
  • N-able Technologies Partner — Collaborates with the chapter by providing speakers for educational events.
  • OWASP Partner — Co-hosts joint meetings and events with the OWASP chapter.
  • RIT ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute Partner — Hosts the Rochester ISSA Chapter's Ransomware Incident Response workshop at its Cyber Range and Training Center.
  • Rochester Institute of Technology Partner — Hosted the chapter's Kali Linux training event at its Global Cyber Security Institute facility.
  • Rochester Institute of Technology Partner — Hosts training workshops at RIT's ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute Cyber Range and Training Center.
  • Security Risk Advisors Partner — Hosts the Rochester ISSA chapter meeting at their facility.
  • Telarus Partner — Partner organization whose representative presented implementation stories from the field at the event.
  • Tempus Network Partner — Co-leads interactive discussions on cybersecurity professional experiences.
  • United States Secret Service Buffalo Field Office Partner — Hosted a presentation on ransomware and battlefield forensics by members of the Secret Service.
  • X-Golf Partner — Host venue for the July 2025 chapter meeting.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Centered Professional Development
    methodology: community_building_through_networking
    By integrating professional growth with informal networking and social engagement, we strengthen community cohesion among cybersecurity practitioners, because shared identity and narrative increase member retention and knowledge sharing.
  • Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA) Core Principles Framework
    methodology: confidentiality-integrity-availability_framework
    By promoting management practices rooted in the CIA triad, we strengthen information security outcomes, because adherence to these foundational principles ensures comprehensive protection of information resources.
  • Expert-Led Practitioner Education Model
    methodology: expert-led education
    By delivering expert-led, real-world technical education — especially through case studies and scenario-based training — we improve cybersecurity professionals' decision-making and skill retention, because lived experience and immersion increase relevance and applicability.
  • Three-Pillar AI Readiness Framework
    methodology: three-pillar framework for AI readiness
    By focusing on operationalizing AI, defending against AI-driven threats, and governing opaque systems, we advance cybersecurity leadership in emerging technology contexts, because a holistic approach ensures organizations are prepared across technical, defensive, and ethical dimensions.