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Conference: March 16-19, 2026
Exhibits: March 18-19, 2026
West Hall , Las Vegas Convention CenterLas Vegas, NV

2026 Agenda

Silent Emergency: Cyber Threats to Critical Communications Systems

Travis Randall  (Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst, PSTA, Motorola Solutions)
Location: W223
Date: Monday, March 16
Time: 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Track: First Responders
Topics: Cybersecurity, Threat Detection
Format: Power Session
Vault Recording: TBD

Public safety communications face unprecedented cyber threats that directly impact system availability. This session examines the strategic implications of cyber vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure including Land Mobile Radio (LMR), 9-1-1 call handling, and computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems. Analyze recent high-profile incidents affecting public safety and provide clear strategies for strengthening your agency's security posture, as well as learn how to leverage threat intelligence through the Public Safety Threat Alliance (PSTA) and implement best practices to safeguard your organization and ensure the availability of emergency communications.

Takeaway

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify key vulnerabilities in public safety communications networks that attackers exploit.
2. Understand the impact of cyberattacks on mission-critical public safety systems.
3. Understand how to leverage the PSTA's threat intelligence and resources to enhance your agency's security posture.