Agency official warns cybersecurity investment needed as emergency communications shift to IP networks
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Summary
An agency official warned that as emergency communications (9-1-1, radio, alert systems) migrate to cloud-based and IP networks, they face increased cybersecurity risks. The official urged greater investment in funding, training, and defensive planning to prevent outages that could hamper emergency response capabilities.
Key quotes
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