2027 Agenda

For decades, Land Mobile Radio (LMR) networks relied on physical isolation and perimeter-based security. Today, as P25 systems converge with cloud-based dispatch, LTE networks, and interconnected mutual aid gateways, the traditional "air gap" has vanished. At the same time, regulatory pressure is intensifying. Public safety agencies face looming federal deadlines under Executive Order 14028, strict data protection standards in CJIS Security Policy frameworks, and alignment expectations with the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model (ZTMM v2.0). How do you achieve compliance and apply modern Zero Trust principles to mission-critical hardware designed to last 15 to 20 years?

This fast-paced, 30-minute session provides an actionable blueprint for radio system managers, engineers, and agency decision-makers tasked with securing LMR infrastructure under Zero Trust principles. We will demystify Zero Trust for RF environments, exploring how to shift from a "trusted perimeter" mindset to a "never trust, always verify" posture. Attendees will learn strategic phases for implementation, technical workarounds for protecting "un-agentable" legacy hardware, and methods for achieving unified visibility across both IP and LMR networks—all without introducing operational latency to the first responder.