Human-AI Collaboration

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Conducted education and advocacy efforts to promote the role of technology, including algorithmic and quantitative trading, in modern financial markets by engaging with regulators, members of Congress, academic institutions, and the trading community.

Published analysis opposing the implementation of a Financial Transaction Tax, arguing that it would negatively impact investors and market efficiency.

Published reports and data analyzing the evolution of electronic markets and the benefits of market automation, particularly in terms of investor savings.

Conducts and publishes original research, including a market sizing study on supply chain finance conducted in partnership with Rutgers Graduate Program in Supply Chain Finance, and issues recommendations from its Fraud Task Force on risk mitigation and transparency best practices in secured finance.

Hosts structured networking opportunities such as joint receptions connecting emerging leaders with senior executives, "Capital Connections" one-on-one meetings between capital providers, pre-conference Atlanta Braves game experiences, and opening receptions in collaboration with law firms like Paul Hastings, LLP and Parker Hudson Rainer & Dobbs LLP to foster relationships and deal flow.

Builds communities of interest among organizations and professionals in secured finance to generate opportunities, deal flow, and long-term relationships, supporting peer learning and industry improvement through collaborative platforms and chapter partnerships such as SFNet Europe.

Organizes annual and recurring in-person and virtual conferences, including the International Lending Conference, Asset-Based Capital Conference (in its 18th year), Emerging Leaders Summit, and Women in Secured Finance Conference, providing forums for networking, learning, and discussion of industry trends. These events include expert panels, keynote speakers, hands-on sessions, vendor showcases, and continuing education credits (up to 7.8 CLE and 9 CPE).

Hosts regular one-hour virtual forums and webinars covering timely topics in credit and operations, business development, legal disciplines, and technology innovations, offering actionable strategies and expert insights to members and non-members, with free access for member company employees.

Hosts the annual 40 Under 40 Awards Gala to recognize rising talent and leadership in the secured finance industry, highlighting contributions of young professionals.

Advocated successfully for the reinstatement of a district court decision vacating the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, resulting in a nationwide suspension of the fee requirement.

Produces analysis on global trade, including reporting on the growth of goods and services trade, with findings such as $2 trillion in trade added and double-digit growth in technology-intensive goods in 2026.

Serves as the official US Partner of the Enterprise Europe Network, connecting member companies to business opportunities through collaboration with hundreds of EU-based business organizations.