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Cybersecurity for Public Safety Communications

Security Triad for P25 LMR: Encryption, Access, Cyber IDs

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM  
Location: Baltimore Convention Center, 345-346
CEU: 1
Cybersecurity for Public Safety Communications
Today Project 25 offers Defense in Depth from Cyber Attacks through a Triad of three P25 Communication Security Services, each with unique key management and delivery.
• Voice and Data Encryption (256 bit AES): Encrypts and protects voice and data information over the air.
• Link Layer Authentication (LLA): Protects the System from access by unauthorized users.
• Link Layer Encryption (LLE): Protects the data and User ID information on the Control Channel.
Learn about the unique capabilities that each service offers and how they can be applied offering: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for P25 voice, data, and network information.

Learning Objectives:

  • What are the Definition and Benefits of the three unique P25 Communications Security Services: AES 256 Encryption, Link Layer Authentication (LLA) and Link Layer Encryption (LLE) ?
  • How can the P25 Security Services be applied and combined to offer Defense in Depth against Cyber Attacks
  • How can a Public Safety agency secure their existing system and devices while maintaining interoperability for outside agencies for Mutual Aid?