Since MCP’s founding 16 years ago, we have supported clients on an amazing array of projects, from technology implementations to facility retrofits to staff augmentations, and much more. It’s safe to say that if you can think of it, we’ve probably done it.
The 2024 updates to the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) security policy mark a significant shift, clearly focusing on enhancing configuration management. From maintaining accurate baseline configurations to ensuring comprehensive change control, these updates aim to strengthen how public-safety and justice organizations manage their systems and data.
Topics: Cybersecurity
For quite a long time, 911 centers have been focused on dealing with staffing issues. They exist virtually everywhere, in large centers and small and in every geographic region.
Next Generation 911 (NG911) system implementation is progressing across the United States, though at a much slower pace than was envisioned when this game-changing technology first was contemplated a couple of decades ago.
The 2024 update to the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) security policy introduces several new requirements designed to enhance data protection and compliance.
Topics: Cybersecurity
The debate over how much to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) is heating up.
Topics: Artificial Intelligence
In today’s interconnected environment, public-sector agencies frequently work with multiple third-party vendors, each with potential access to critical systems and sensitive data.
As part of our effort to inform our clients about potential and serious cybersecurity issues, MCP provides advisories about vulnerabilities and exploits that could threaten the operations of their critical communications networks. Sign up to receive these advisories in your inbox as soon as they are released.
Topics: Cybersecurity
Imagine applying for a job that requires a background check — perhaps as a teacher, healthcare worker, private employment, or even a T-ball coach.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month—a perfect time for public sector organizations to revisit their cybersecurity strategies and strengthen their defenses. Our previous blog discussed best practices for executing multifactor authentication, a cornerstone of strong security.
Topics: Cybersecurity
In a session held during last week’s Conference for Advancing the Public Sector (CAPS), panelist Charles Werner stated that it is “absolutely a necessity” for public-sector organizations to pursue disruptive technologies. “It’s what makes us better,” said Werner, director of Drone Responders and the former chief of the Charlottesville (Virginia) Fire Department and former chair of the Department of Homeland Security’s SAFECOM committee.
Today I had the pleasure and privilege of moderating a session during our virtual Conference for Advancing the Public Sector entitled “Cybersecurity Trends: What's Next and How to Prepare for It." This was one of a half dozen sessions presented today. MCP created CAPS five years ago to bring together the public sector’s greatest minds to explore the sector’s greatest challenges and opportunities.
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