MCP Insights

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

Geographic Information Systems Are Great Tools for Public Safety, But Usually Need Refinement

Geographic information systems (GIS) play a vital role in the Next Generation 911 (NG911) environment. ...
September 13, 2022

Grant Alert: New Missouri Grants Available to Enhance Local Cybersecurity Preparedness

As part of our effort to help clients find applicable grants to achieve their goals, MCP provides alerts ...
September 9, 2022

Twelve Must-Know Steps for Threat and Vulnerability Management

As individuals, we take numerous protective steps throughout the year, e.g., buying insurance, monitoring ...
September 7, 2022

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Vulnerability

A new critical security alert requires the mission-critical community’s immediate attention.
August 26, 2022

What Do You Do When a System Implementation Goes Awry? You Call MCP

Many public-safety organizations across the United States are in the
August 18, 2022

Florida Enacts New State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act

In 2021, the Biden administration announced a massive federal initiative to bolster cybersecurity across the ...
August 4, 2022

Statement from MCP on the Passage of the Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022

The House's passage of HR 7624, the Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022, is a giant leap forward for the 911 ...
August 1, 2022

While Impactful, 988 Mental Health Hotline Needs to Be Integrated with 911 to Realize Its Full Potential

Several weeks ago, 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, went live.
July 26, 2022

Fundamental Aspects of a Strong Vulnerability Management Program

Many organizations are pursuing more robust, proactive measures for managing vulnerabilities in their ...
July 20, 2022