Stronger Together: Building Central Ohio’s Cybersecurity Community

Central Ohio ISSA is more than a chapter — it’s a community of 350+ cybersecurity professionals who share knowledge, build careers, and strengthen the future of InfoSec together.

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A Community That Learns Together, Leads Together

At Central Ohio ISSA, growth doesn’t happen in isolation. Our members share knowledge, build connections, and strengthen cybersecurity across the region creating a community where learning fuels leadership at every stage of your career.

Our Mission

Cybersecurity never slows down and neither do we. The Central Ohio ISSA Chapter exists to keep professionals connected, educated, and ahead of what’s next.

Through monthly meetings, hands-on trainings, and our annual InfoSec Summit (with 900+ attendees), we create spaces where knowledge is shared, careers are built, and friendships are formed.

What makes us stand out isn’t just the events; it’s the people. Our members show up for each other, offering insight, encouragement, and collaboration you won’t find anywhere else in Central Ohio.

What Drives Us

We believe cybersecurity professionals are strongest when they grow together. That’s why we’re here to provide continuous learning that keeps you ahead of the curve, to create connections that open real doors, and to strengthen Central Ohio’s InfoSec community while linking it to ISSA’s global network.

Why It Matters

Cybersecurity is a team effort. No one professional can keep pace with every new threat, tool, or tactic alone. By joining COISSA, you step into a network where professionals at every stage share what they know and help each other grow.

Where Local Professionals Meet Global Opportunities.

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Where Local Professionals Meet Global Opportunities. •

A Global Network, Rooted in Central Ohio

COISSA is proud to be part of ISSA International, the premier global association for cybersecurity professionals. Together, we’re shaping the future of InfoSec — locally and worldwide.

“My involvement in ISSA has opened up job opportunities and friendships that would have otherwise not existed. More specifically, I've been able to develop and sustain professional relationships that I can rely on going forward. In addition, serving as a chapter officer has helped strengthen my leadership skills, which in turn has made me more successful at my job.”

William E. Smith, Jr. – Information Security Analyst, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Where Local Professionals Meet Global Opportunities.

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Where Local Professionals Meet Global Opportunities. •

Meet the Board

  • Robert Kinzer - President of COISSA

    Robert Kinzer

    PRESIDENT

  • Connie Matthews- Director of Operations of COISSA

    Connie Matthews

    VICE PRESIDENT

  • Nick Martin Headshot

    Nick Martin

    TREASURER

  • Paul Frenken Headshot

    Paul Frenken

    SECRETARY

  • Matt Huber Headshot

    Matt Huber

    DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

  • Brian Maseck Headshot

    Brian Maseck

    DIRECTOR OF SPEAKERS

  • Matt Morrison Headshot

    Matt Morrison

    DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

  • Jenna Fullenkamp

    Jenna Fullenkamp

    DIRECTOR OF SPONSORS

  • Jason Warner Headshot

    Jason Warner

    DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY

  • Gena Moss-Watson

    DIRECTOR OF SCHOLARSHIPS

Become a Member of a Global Community of Cyber Security Professionals

If you’re already a member, you know the value of belonging here. If you’re not, you’re missing out on the conversations, opportunities, and friendships that make our chapter so powerful.

With over 350 local members — from students to executives — you’ll find peers, mentors, and collaborators who get it. Membership isn’t just access to events; it’s access to a community that will push you forward.