Greater Rochester Resilience Summit

Small businesses are the lifeblood of our community, and safeguarding their future is paramount. Introducing the Greater Rochester Resilience Summit, an exclusive event dedicated to enhancing the resilience of local small businesses through comprehensive cyber and physical security strategies.

Why Attend: As cyber threats and physical vulnerabilities continue to evolve, small businesses are faced with challenges that demand proactive measures. The Greater Rochester Resilience Summit brings together a constellation of leaders, experts, and practitioners to illuminate the path towards a more secure business environment.

Benefits for Small Businesses:

🛡️ Comprehensive Insights: Gain access to the latest insights and emerging trends in both cyber and physical security domains. Learn from seasoned professionals about the threats your business may face and how to thwart them effectively.

🛡️ Tailored Solutions: Discover customized security recommendations and that are tailored to the unique needs and size of your small business. Our experts will provide actionable strategies that can be easily implemented to fortify your security posture.

🛡️ Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse community of fellow small business owners, security experts, and law enforcement representatives. Forge valuable connections that can offer support and guidance beyond the summit.

🛡️ Welcoming Remarks: Gather as a community united by a common goal kicking off the event with Lindsay Ward, Regional Director, SUNY Brockport SBDC and Malik Evans, 71st Mayor of Rochester, NY.

🛡️ Special Keynote Speakers: Benefit from the wisdom of our esteemed keynote speakers, including John Katko, Former Congressman and Ranking Member of Homeland Security Committee, District Senior Advisor at Security Scorecard, Senior Advisor at Hill East Group, LLC., and Bryan Lagarde, Executive Director of Project NOLA National Real-Time Crime Information & Fusion Center at UNO. Their experience and insights will illuminate new perspectives on security.

🛡️ Local Experts: Jeremy Harrison, Owner, Aries Security and Training LLC; Drs. Eric Owusu, Dr. Stacy Nicholson & Dr. Zakariya Qawaqneh, SUNY Brockport Department of Computing Sciences offering a rare blend of theoretical knowledge and practical strategies to bolster your business's security.

🛡️ Small Business Safety Panel: Hear firsthand from local experts, including Keith Stith from the Rochester Police Department (RPD), Bijaya Khadka from House of Refuge, Amanda West and Mark Battaglia, representatives from Tompkins Financials and the SUNY Brockport Department of Computing Sciences Faculty fusing strategies, insights and experiences that will shed light on security challenges unique to the Greater Rochester area.