P25 Radio Link Layer Authentication (LLA) is not a new concept but not widely adopted in the Public Safety Communications Land Mobile Radio (LMR) community. It is starting to receive more attention and is being recognized as a LMR security option. There is confusion around what it is, what is does and how it can be implemented in LMR systems. With more and more criminals and bad actors accessing LMR networks to monitor communications and disrupt law enforcement activities, LMR system security is critically important for both system owners and the public safety users. P25 Radio LLA is an additional security option to restrict unauthorized system access. It can limit unauthorized subscriber units from accessing a P25 trunked radio system. It provides protection for critical communications networks. Join this session to learn what P25 Radio LLA is or to get a refresher and hear about new efforts going on. Hear how to protect P25 LMR networks, how P25 Radio LLA can offer additional system security by verifying subscriber units before granting system access, and offer best practices as well as lessons learned for successful P25 Radio LLA implementation. You will also hear about P25 Radio LLA update efforts going on.

Takeaway

1. High level overview how P25 Radio Link Layer Authentication (LLA) works.
2. Types of P25 Radio LLA.
3. Potential benefits, security and impacts of adopting P25 Radio LLA.
4. Lessons learned and best practices for implementing P25 Radio LLA.
5 Updates on P25 Radio LLA efforts.