Cybersecurity is well discussed across the IT industry, however Mission Critical Communications systems, including Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure, have concerns that go beyond those of other enterprise systems. Organizations such as NIST, CISA, and NPSTC provide a wealth of information, but often fall short of providing the clear direction those responsible for these systems require. Additionally, many agencies lack the resources to address these critical concerns, while others have the resources but do not take action due to not having clear direction. We discuss the disconnect between awareness of the problem, and the planning required to address cyber threats.
Learning Objectives:
This session helps build a clear understanding of the changes that have occurred in communications system architecture which raises the concern over cybersecurity issues. The participants will be better able to explain their need for cybersecurity within the organization they support.
This session helps build the participants’ understanding of the need for cybersecurity to be an integral component of not just their systems, but also of their processes. The participants will be better able to understand cybersecurity from a wholistic perspective.
This session helps build an understanding of the sources of cybersecurity information and advice, and how to find those appropriate to your organization. The participants will be better prepared to effectively gather cybersecurity information relevant to the organization they support.
