MCP Insights
LMR System Tower Site Selection is Fraught with Challenges
In theory, selecting where to place land mobile radio (LMR) system towers is a straightforward and easy ...
November 9, 2022
Busting a Few Myths Regarding GIS Data and NG911 Readiness
Geographic information systems (GIS) have been leveraged to great advantage by public-safety organizations ...
November 8, 2022
What Is the Difference Between Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration Testing?
A previous blog discussed the importance of penetration testing as part of a comprehensive
October 19, 2022
What is the End Result of a Penetration Test and Why is it so Critical?
In terms of cybersecurity, every organization exists in a zero-trust environment. Cyberattackers are
October 10, 2022
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: New Microsoft Exchange Zero-Day Vulnerability
A new critical security alert requires the mission-critical community’s immediate attention.
October 3, 2022
Swatting Has Serious Implications and Shouldn’t Be Ignored
A rash of “swatting” incidents recently occurred across the country.
October 3, 2022
A Lot Can Go Wrong With an LMR System Upgrade or Replacement — Part Two
Part one of this blog series identified a series of questions that must be contemplated by any agency that is ...
September 28, 2022
A Lot Can Go Wrong With an LMR System Upgrade or Replacement — Part One
Public safety broadband networks, such as the one being implemented by the First Responder Network Authority ...
September 20, 2022
Grant Alert: Unprecedented Cybersecurity Grants for State and Local Governments Announced
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its long-awaited State and Local Cybersecurity Grant ...
September 19, 2022
Resolving the Current 911 Staffing Crisis Requires Creative Thinking
Arguably the most severe challenge impacting emergency communications centers (ECCs) today concerns a ...
September 15, 2022