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Welcome to ISSA - New England Chapter

 

The New England Chapter of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) is a regional hub for cybersecurity professionals committed to advancing a secure and resilient digital world. As part of a global community, our chapter provides access to educational resources, networking opportunities, and industry insights designed to support the growth and development of information security practitioners at all levels.

ISSA is a nonprofit international organization established in 1982, with over 100 chapters worldwide. It serves as a vital platform for promoting best practices that ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems. Members come from a wide range of sectors—including government, education, finance, healthcare, and consulting—and are united by a shared mission to safeguard organizational assets through collaboration, education, and professional excellence.

About ISSA - New England Chapter

ISSA New England Chapter community gathering and collaboration event

The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) New England Chapter is a pivotal part of a global, not-for-profit organization that unites information security professionals. Our chapter serves as a regional hub for cybersecurity expertise, fostering a community of professionals dedicated to advancing information security practices. We pride ourselves on our collaborative environment, which encourages the sharing of knowledge and best practices among our members. Our recent initiatives include hosting workshops, seminars, and networking events that address the latest trends and challenges in the cybersecurity industry. By joining our chapter, members benefit from the collective experience of seasoned professionals and gain access to resources that enhance their skills and careers.

Meet Our Dedicated Team

The ISSA New England Chapter is proud to introduce our team of seasoned information security professionals. Our members bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise, ensuring robust security strategies and solutions for our community. Get to know the individuals who are committed to advancing the practice of information security and supporting our mission to foster a safe and secure digital environment.

Board of Directors

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Cailin Sullivan

President

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Dan Bailey

Vice President | Speaker Relationships | Education

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Kate Borten

Treasurer

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Jeff Malavasi

Director, Technology & Webmaster

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Joe Viellenave

Director, Sponsorship

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Candy Alexander

Director, Communications

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Tyler Miller

Associate Director, Membership

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Mike Narducci

Associate Director, Employment

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Mark Sullivan

Associate Director, Student Chapters

Our Advisors
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Robin Wheleer

Advisor

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Larry Drolet

Immediate Past President

Join the New England Chapter of ISSA

Become a part of a thriving community of information security professionals dedicated to advancing their careers, sharing knowledge, and promoting best practices in cybersecurity.

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Contact or Sponsor Us

 

 

 

The New England Chapter of ISSA welcomes sponsorships to help fund a wide range of activities, including bi-monthly meetings, educational seminars, and networking events. Sponsoring our chapter provides valuable exposure to a community of cybersecurity professionals, with benefits such as opportunities to present to members, have your logo featured on our website, and be included in chapter communications.

We offer sponsorship tiers at $5,000, $2,500, and $1,000, each with unique visibility and engagement opportunities. For more information, please contact our Sponsor Relationship Director, Larry Drolet. If you're interested in membership, upcoming events, or have general inquiries, the New England ISSA Chapter is here to connect and support your goals in the information security field.

Our Sponsors

Gold 

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Tines is an intelligent workflow platform trusted by IT and security teams to power their most critical operations. From Fortune 50 enterprises to startups, teams rely on Tines for everything from phishing response and patch management to software and employee lifecycle workflows. Industry leaders like Canva, Databricks, Elastic, Kayak, Intercom, and McKesson use Tines' AI-powered workflows to improve efficiency, reduce risk, cut tech debt, and focus on what matters most.

 

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OpenText Enterprise Cybersecurity delivers a comprehensive, integrated security platform purpose-built for large-scale enterprise environments. Across Identity and Access Management, OpenText provides full lifecycle identity governance, privileged access controls, advanced authentication, and zero-trust access management, ensuring the right people reach the right resources. On the Application Security front, the portfolio spans static and dynamic testing, software composition analysis, and AI-augmented scanning that helps organizations ship secure software without sacrificing speed. For Data Security, OpenText offers data discovery and risk insights, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), privacy and protection frameworks, cloud encryption, and structured data management, addressing risks across hybrid and multi-cloud environments — including forward-looking protections against post-quantum cryptographic threats. In threat detection and security operations, behavioral analytics, adversary signals, and threat intelligence enable security teams to find and respond to what matters faster. As part of the broader OpenText organization, a recognized leader in information management and governance, the cybersecurity division also brings deep expertise in regulatory compliance, making it a natural fit for enterprises navigating complex audit and risk landscapes. Learn more at opentext.com/products/cybersecurity-cloud.. 

 

Platinum 

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DataBee, a cyber risk data fabric, helps security and risk leaders transform fragmented security and business data into defensible, decision-ready outcomes. DataBee’s AI-powered modular design compliments your existing security stack, ingesting from 350+ and custom connectors and offering explainable AI guidance that gives every team a shared, defensible view of cyber risk. From continuous visibility into control status to accelerated remediation and executive-ready metrics, DataBee equips every team with shared clarity and a defensible view of cyber risk they need to manage with confidence. 
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Oligo protects applications against attackers with the industry’s leading runtime security platform. With deep application inspection through real-time monitoring and context-aware analysis, Oligo enables customers to instantly see all of the vulnerabilities in their environments, identify those that matter most, and stop application-based attacks in their tracks.

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SentinelOne (NYSE:S) is the world’s most advanced, autonomous AI-powered cybersecurity platform. Built on the first unified Data Lake, SentinelOne empowers the world to run securely by creating intelligent, data-driven systems that think for themselves, stay ahead of complexity and risk, and evolve on their own. The SentinelOne Singularity™ Platform enables global enterprises to automatically prevent, detect, and respond to cyber-attacks with machine speed and pinpoint accuracy. Leading organizations—including Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and Global 2000 companies, as well as prominent governments—all trust SentinelOne to Secure Tomorrow™. Learn more at sentinelone.com
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ThreatLocker is a global cybersecurity leader that stops cyberattacks before they happen. The ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform prevents breaches from both known and unknown threats by allowing only explicitly trusted software and activity across business environments. Built to deploy quickly and scale across complex environments, the platform reduces operational overhead while keeping businesses running uninterrupted. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, with offices in Dublin, Dubai, and Brisbane, ThreatLocker protects over 70,000 organizations worldwide.