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On-Demand Webinar: The Top Five Cybersecurity Priorities for Courts Leaders in 2023

MCP discusses how court leaders can shore up their cybersecurity without cutting off access to justice and breaking their IT budgets. This webinar, targeted at court system information technology (IT) professionals, identify the five most critical tactics for elevating a court system’s cybersecurity posture and preventing or mitigating a cyberattack.

Catch the Funding Wave — Here’s How to Leverage Federal Broadband Infrastructure Grants

Bridging the digital divide, i.e., bringing broadband communications capabilities to Americans living in unserved/underserved areas of the country—typically in rural outposts—has been a top priority of Congress and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for many years.

Whitepaper: Workforce Complications and Ways to Improve

Public safety officials today are faced with the very real nationwide staffing shortage, and dated legacy equipment and technology. Recognizing this, Mission Critical Partners (MCP) has developed a strategy to update and streamline a dated and strenuous approach for recruiting and retention, where the focus should

On-Demand Webinar: The Time is NOW to Make Cybersecurity a Bigger Priority

Intrusion attacks have been increasing dramatically, and there’s no end. Cyberattackers are motivated, persistent, creative, and highly talented — so attack vectors constantly evolve, seemingly at warp speed. Consequently, public-sector organizations must be continuously vigilant in protecting their networks, systems, and devices, as well as the people who use them. And a new federal funding program targeted at state and local government organizations was announced in September. 

On-Demand Webinar: Cybersecurity in the Courts — a Big Problem That’s Getting Bigger

There was a time not long ago when cyberattackers solely targeted for-profit organizations, but their focus now has expanded to the public sector. As a result, cyberattacks on court systems are a very serious risk factor that increases every day — but they are not often discussed. Further, many available grants specially designed to help high-risk

On-Demand Webinar: GIS Data and NG911 Readiness — Exploring Strategies, Dispelling Misconceptions

Next Generation 911 (NG911) systems rely on geospatial routing generated by geographic information systems (GIS) to connect emergency callers and 911 centers. But GIS data first needs to be readied so that it aligns with industry standards and can be used in the NG911 environment.

Client Success Story: Arizona Department of Administration/911 Program

MCP helped AZ911 understand where each 911 system stands regarding GIS data readiness for NG911 by using the firm’s proprietary MAPS® methodology.

Topics: Case Studies

On-Demand Webinar: Addressing the Current Staffing Crisis by Thinking Outside the Box

MCP subject-matter experts Chris Kelly and Bonnie Maney discuss the current drivers causing the acute staffing shortage that is afflicting public-sector organizations nationwide. They also explore potential solutions alternating the recruiting-and-hiring process, such as staffing augmentation and workforce optimization.

On-Demand Webinar: Best Practices When Procuring and Implementing a CAD System

MCP subject-matter experts Jack Dougherty and Bob Scott present strategies for success and discuss common pitfalls in the public safety software acquisition process. They also share insights regarding the current trends in hosted and browser-based solutions and prevalent implementation challenges after contract signing.

Whitepaper: Cybersecurity for Public Safety and Justice

Tactics that the courts can employ to guard against cyber attacks, as well as best practices for mitigating them when they occur.

Cyberattackers constantly are on the lookout for ways to infiltrate an organization’s networks, systems, and even devices. Once inside, they will

On-Demand Webinar: How to Leverage Radio System Management as a Service.

Once a new or upgraded radio system, siren system or distributed antenna system is operational, it must be managed and maintained. This requires a considerable time investment and an equally considerable amount of expertise and experience. This webinar will examine how radio system management as a service can ease the burden.

Integrating Broadband Technology with Traditional LMR Systems

MCP's informational podcast series features the firm’s subject-matter experts and other industry leaders exploring a wide range of timely topics pertaining to mission-critical communications.

In this episode of the Mission Critical Partners Podcast Network, we discuss Integrating Broadband technology with traditional LMR systems. We are joined by Mission Critical Partners, Scott Neal, Vice President, Director of Wireless Services.