Federal Government/Military

Cybersecurity crisis management during the coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic is arguably the first time a biological virus has a significant impact on the security industry. Cybercriminals can exploit the vulnerabilities in the security protections of medical facilities, homes and factories. At the same time, a handful of governments have rethought physical security with surveillance infrastructure to enforce coronavirus quarantines. The pandemic […]

Coverage-extending HPUE products expected to be available soon, according to FirstNet Authority, AT&T officials

High-power user equipment (HPUE) that promises to almost double the coverage range for FirstNet subscribers using 700 MHz Band 14 spectrum is expected to be available within the next month, according to a FirstNet Authority official. Mark Golaszewski, the director of applications for the FirstNet Authority, provided the timeline Thursday in response to a question […]
Newscan: First responders, Congress unite in call to preserve T-Band for public-safety use

Newscan: First responders, Congress unite in call to preserve T-Band for public-safety use

Web Roundup Items from other news organizations First responders, Congress unite in call to preserve T-Band for public-safety use Telemedicine companies are struggling to serve ‘extreme volumes’ of patients as coronavirus calls surge Cyberattack hits Department of Heath and Human Services amid COVID-19 response T-Mobile U.S. CEO says operator has financial support to close Sprint […]

Key public-safety groups seek consensus for next-gen 911 direction, federal funding

Representatives from 12 key public-safety organizations met last week in an effort to develop a consensus position about next-generation 911 (NG911) that would encourage Congress to provide federal funds supporting a transition from legacy systems to an IP-based 911 platform capable of supporting multimedia communications. Conducted last Friday in Washington, D.C., the meeting was co-hosted […]

Lynk claims successful test of satellite-to-cell-phone communications, cites potential public-safety value

Virginia-based Lynk today announced successful tests of communications between its low-Earth-orbit (LEO) nanosatellites—acting as a “cell tower in space”—and unmodified, standard cell phones and smartphones, showcasing a potential new option for providing resilient backup links and coverage to remote areas. “The advent of everywhere, everyone communications direct to your phone is upon us.” Lynk CEO […]
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