Our cybersecurity experts provide targeted solutions that result in safe, secure communications.
Communications and information systems are integral to the operation of today’s public safety organizations, and cybersecurity threats are a growing concern for PSAPs across the country. CAD and RMS systems in numerous jurisdictions have been hit with ransomware attacks, resulting in the shutdown of their operations. Land mobile radio systems, once based upon proprietary technologies, now use open IP-based architectures, making them increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. The importance of robust cybersecurity for public safety systems, such as NG9-1-1, dispatch systems, and mobile radio, cannot be overstated. With increased connectivity between agencies and organizations, public safety systems nationwide are becoming more vulnerable to viruses, ransomware, and denial-of-service attacks that can disrupt normal operations.
FE has been in the computer security business since 1983 and has subject matter experts who can both intuitively and analytically identify and mitigate security risks to your infrastructure. Our cybersecurity experts deliver targeted solutions that provide safe and secure communications.
FE’s cybersecurity services include:
- Vulnerability assessments
- Penetration testing
- Security architecture planning/consulting
- Monitoring and detection
- Security policies (writing/revamping)
- Security software/hardware selection/installation
- Credentialing
- Incidence response
- Staffing augmentation
- Managed security services
Cybersecurity: An increasingly important issue for today’s 9-1-1 systems
A recent survey by FE revealed that of those who recently moved to an NG9-1-1 system, 62% reported cybersecurity issues in the past 24 months and 54% of those agencies experienced system downtime as a result.