Defending the Call: Cyber Resilience for Public Safety
Monday, August 3, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 225 D
CEU: 1
Level of Presentation: Intermediate Target Audience: 9-1-1 Coordinator, County/State Official, Engineer/ Technician, Manager, Supervisor, Training and Education Coordinator, Consultant, Director, Information Systems
Cyber threats are rapidly expanding across 9-1-1, LMR, CAD, and NG911 environments. This session unpacks real-world incidents, funding challenges, and evolving risks facing first responders. Attendees will gain practical strategies to map their cyber attack surface, strengthen defenses with zero-trust principles, and apply sustainable, budget-aware mitigation practices—empowering leaders to protect mission-critical communications in an increasingly digital world.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify key cybersecurity vulnerabilities across public safety systems—including 9-1-1, CAD, LMR, and NG911 environments—and understand how evolving technologies expand the attack surface.
2. Apply practical mitigation strategies such as Zero-Trust principles, proactive testing, and Security-by-Design practices to strengthen operational resilience and continuity of mission-critical communications.
3. Develop leadership and funding approaches that align executive priorities, workforce readiness, and financial planning to sustain long-term cybersecurity posture within constrained public safety budgets.
