Central Ohio ISSA

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05/28/2026

👏 COISSA President Robert Kinzer shares a couple of reasons why you should be part of this community!

COISSA is more than events and meetings. It is a place where cybersecurity professionals come together to learn, build relationships, share ideas, and support one another throughout their careers.

From educational opportunities and networking to industry conversations and the annual InfoSec Summit, membership connects you to a growing community that continues to move cybersecurity forward in Central Ohio.

If you are looking to stay engaged, expand your network, and be part of something bigger in the InfoSec community, now is the time to get involved. 🚀

🔗 Learn more about membership:
https://www.centralohioissa.org/membership

ProfessionalDevelopment

🚨 AI is changing cybersecurity, careers, and the way we work faster than ever.🎤 Meet the Speaker: Helen PattonHelen Patt...
05/27/2026

🚨 AI is changing cybersecurity, careers, and the way we work faster than ever.

🎤 Meet the Speaker: Helen Patton

Helen Patton is an executive cybersecurity advisor. Previously, she served as a CISO at Cisco, providing strategic insights to the security community. She was the CISO at the Ohio State University and spent ten years in risk and resiliency at JPMorganChase. Helen is a nationally recognized cybersecurity and digital trust leader known for transforming complexity into shared understanding, strengthening communities through clear direction, collaboration, and resilient strategy. She advocates for more naps and is anti-bagpipes. Helen has a Master’s degree in Public Policy. She is a founder of the Cybersecurity Canon and a cybersecurity professor of practice at the University of Canberra. She serves on various cybersecurity advisory boards and industry groups. Helen is the author of “Navigating the Cybersecurity Career Path” and “Switching to Cyber.”

💡 What We Will Learn: “How to Survive the AI Apocalypse”

It seems that the harder and faster we work, the more there is to do. And now we have AI. What does this mean for your job today, your longer-term career, your ongoing well-being? Join us to consider what the problem really is, ways to approach this problem, and leave with suggestions for how to manage this for you and your team.

This session is designed to help cybersecurity professionals better understand the impact of AI and how to navigate what comes next.

📅 2026 COISSA InfoSec Summit
June 8 to June 10, 2026
📍 Hilton Columbus Downtown

🎟 Register here:
https://www.infosecsummit.com/event/6b0fdc7e-a218-4649-bbe1-121ab7b9cb5f/summary

The COISSA InfoSec Summit is more than sessions and speakers.It’s the conversations between sessions. The people you mee...
05/26/2026

The COISSA InfoSec Summit is more than sessions and speakers.

It’s the conversations between sessions. The people you meet in line for coffee. The networking that turns into real relationships.

As a member, you get access to experiences that make the Summit feel like more than just a conference:
✔ Member lounge access
✔ Coffee bar
✔ Games and networking spaces
✔ Three days surrounded by the cybersecurity community

There’s a reason so many people come back every year.

This community is something you have to experience in person.

And right now, we’re in the middle of a major membership push with some very big prizes involved.

🎟 Become a member:
https://www.centralohioissa.org/membership

This is your final stretch to be part of an incredible Summit!🟠 Three days of high-impact sessions.🟠 Real-world insights...
05/25/2026

This is your final stretch to be part of an incredible Summit!

🟠 Three days of high-impact sessions.
🟠 Real-world insights.
🟠 Face-to-face conversations with the people shaping cybersecurity.

If you’ve been thinking about it… this is your moment.

🎟 Register before it’s too late:
https://www.infosecsummit.com/event/6b0fdc7e-a218-4649-bbe1-121ab7b9cb5f/summary

2026 COISSA InfoSec Summit:

📅 June 8–10, 2026
📍 Hilton Columbus Downtown

05/21/2026

There are a lot of reasons to join COISSA… and Monica says she could talk about them all day 👏

From monthly meetings and webinars to the InfoSec Summit and access to the international ISSA network, COISSA is built to help cybersecurity professionals grow, connect, and stay ahead in the industry.

Whether you’re looking to expand your network, continue learning, or become more involved in the cybersecurity community, COISSA gives you opportunities to do all of it in one place.

🔗 Learn more about membership and get connected with the Central Ohio InfoSec community today: https://www.centralohioissa.org/membership

05/20/2026

Thinking about joining COISSA?

Hear what COISSA President Robert Kinzer has to say to those considering getting involved and why this community continues to grow.

From connections to career growth, there’s a place for you here: https://www.centralohioissa.org/about

One of the biggest benefits of COISSA membership is access to a community full of cybersecurity professionals, hiring ma...
05/19/2026

One of the biggest benefits of COISSA membership is access to a community full of cybersecurity professionals, hiring managers, leaders, and peers who genuinely want to help each other grow.

Membership gives you:
✔ Networking opportunities year-round
✔ Access to the COISSA job board
✔ Opportunities to speak, volunteer, and lead
✔ Increased visibility within the cybersecurity community
✔ Connections that can help move your career forward

Whether you’re trying to grow your network, build leadership experience, or take the next step in your career, this is the place to do it.

And now is the perfect time to join because our membership drive is underway and some major prizes are coming soon.

🎟 Become a member:
https://www.centralohioissa.org/membership

This is the perspective you do not usually get access to at the 2026 COISSA InfoSec Summit ‼️Cyber threats are evolving ...
05/18/2026

This is the perspective you do not usually get access to at the 2026 COISSA InfoSec Summit ‼️

Cyber threats are evolving fast, and understanding what is actually happening on the front lines matters more than ever.

🎤 Meet the Speaker: FBI Supervisory Special Agent Richard Anderson

FBI Supervisory Special Agent Anderson has served with the FBI for over fifteen years working cyber-related investigations to include crimes against children and both criminal and national security computer intrusions. SSA Anderson is also a member of the FBI’s Cyber Action Team and was a member of the FBI’s Evidence Response Team for ten years.

💡 What We Will Learn: “Cyber Threat Overview”

SSA Anderson will present the FBI's perspective on cyber-crime. Topics discussed will include the impact and losses due to cyber-crime, the cyber threat landscape observed by the FBI, common attack vectors and scams, as well as tips to protect yourself.

This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from the front lines of cyber investigations.

2026 COISSA InfoSec Summit:

📅 June 8 to June 10, 2026
📍 Hilton Columbus Downtown

🎟 Register here:
https://www.infosecsummit.com/event/6b0fdc7e-a218-4649-bbe1-121ab7b9cb5f/summary

This is the session everyone will be talking about at the 2026 COISSA InfoSec Summit ‼️Ransomware is not slowing down. I...
05/15/2026

This is the session everyone will be talking about at the 2026 COISSA InfoSec Summit ‼️

Ransomware is not slowing down. It is becoming more personal, more aggressive, and more complex.

🎤 Meet the Speaker: James Taliento, CEO & Chief Intelligence Officer, AFTRDRK

James Taliento brings 20+ years of cyber intelligence experience, from offensive security to leading global ransomware and nation-state investigations. He has infiltrated cybercrime networks, negotiated high-stakes ransom cases, and helped organizations stop attacks before they escalate.

💡 What We Will Learn: “Ransom 2026 – New Rules No Rules”

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the most impactful ransomware cases of 2025. Learn how attacks are evolving beyond traditional models, including AI-driven threats and personal escalation tactics.

James will break down how real-world negotiations unfold, how organizations reduce risk, and what the 2026 threat landscape means for your strategy moving forward.

This is real-world insight from the front lines of cyber intelligence.

2026 COISSA InfoSec Summit:

📅 June 8 to June 10, 2026
📍 Hilton Columbus Downtown

🎟 Register here:
https://www.infosecsummit.com/event/6b0fdc7e-a218-4649-bbe1-121ab7b9cb5f/summary

05/14/2026

One of the biggest benefits of COISSA membership? 👀
The people.

As Brian Masek, our Director of Speakers, shares… the networking, collaboration, and conversations happening inside this community create opportunities you may not find anywhere else.

COISSA is built to help cybersecurity professionals connect and grow together.

You never know what conversation could lead to your next opportunity, leadership role, mentor, or career connection.

And right now is one of the best times to join.

We’re in the middle of a major membership push, and some major prizes will be awarded soon.

🎟 Become a member today:
https://www.centralohioissa.org/membership

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