Marilyn J. Praisner Leadership Award
Recorded in 2008, shortly after her passing.
SAFECOM
SAFECOM and NCSWIC Develop Public Safety UAS Resource Guide
According to the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College, more than 1,500 state and local public safety organizations have reported the recent purchase of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), an increase of approximately 500 organizations reporting purchases since 2018.
SAFECOM Publishes Updated Fact Sheet for Stakeholder Use
Author: Wes Rogers, CISA, SAFECOM Education and Outreach Committee, Federal Lead
Responding To A Pandemic: Technology Considerations for Public Safety Answering Points
During a pandemic, public safety answering points (PSAPs) around the country must be prepared for reduced onsite staff due to social distancing measures and increased sick and family medical leave. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently interviewed the Northeast Emergency Communications Center (NECOMM) Director Mike Hall to discuss these solutions and lessons learned. Highlights of the interview are summarized below.
CISA Announces the FY 2020 REMCDP Grant Recipient
Earlier this year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) reestablished the Rural Emergency Medical Communications Demonstration Project (REMCDP) grant to work with up to two public and state-controlled institutions of higher education to examine communications barriers and identify solutions that enhance existing emergency communications infrastructure. The REMCDP Notice of Funding Opportunity was open on grants.gov from May 8, 2020, through June 30, 2020.
CISA Releases Document Suite Exploring the Value of Federated ICAM in Different Public Safety Scenarios
Author: Edward "Ted" Lawson, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
CISA Releases Document Suite Exploring the Value of Federated ICAM in Different Public Safety Scenarios
Today, CISA released the Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) Value Proposition Suite of documents in collaboration with SAFECOM and the National Council of Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (NCSWIC), Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), and Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI).
Last Published Date: August 13, 2020
CISA Releases Cyber Resiliency Resources for Public Safety Partners Fact Sheet
Author: David Nolan, CISA, Advanced Interoperable Technology Branch Lead
Use of Resources Can Help Protect Public Safety Agency Networks from Cyber Incidents
SAFECOM Helps Plan for the Transition of First Responders into Communications Roles
Author: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in partnership with SAFECOM
CISA Releases Toolkit to Promote Public Safety Communications and Cyber Resiliency
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is charged with ensuring that the Nation’s public safety and national security and emergency preparedness communities can seamlessly and securely communicate to keep America safe, secure, and resilient. Any interruption in communications can have a cascading effect, impacting the public safety agency’s ability to deliver critical lifesaving services to the community.