Cybersecurity Threat Landscape for Public Safety
- Presenter(s): Ravish Malhotra; Charles Gifford
- Session Length: 60 minutes
- Date: Jul 30, 2025
Description: Cybersecurity Threat Landscape for Public Safety equips PSAPs and emergency responders with essential insights into today's most pressing cyber threats—ransomware, DDoS attacks, and social engineering. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of how these threats impact critical emergency operations and will explore effective countermeasures. Core topics include incident response planning, compliance standards, and employee training, all aimed at building a resilient and adaptable cybersecurity posture for public safety agencies.
Learning Objectives:
- Key Cyber Risks: Identify significant cybersecurity threats that directly affect public safety, including ransomware, DDoS attacks, and social engineering.
- Effect on Emergency Services: Understand how these cyber threats disrupt PSAP and emergency response operations, potentially putting public safety at risk.
- Effective Defense Measures: Take away actionable strategies—such as incident response planning, compliance protocols, and staff training—to enhance your agency's cybersecurity defenses.
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Description: Cybersecurity Threat Landscape for Public Safety equips PSAPs and emergency responders with essential insights into today's most pressing cyber threats—ransomware, DDoS attacks, and social engineering. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of how these threats impact critical emergency operations and will explore effective countermeasures. Core topics include incident response planning, compliance standards, and employee training, all aimed at building a resilient and adaptable cybersecurity posture for public safety agencies.Learning Objectives:
- Key Cyber Risks: Identify significant cybersecurity threats that directly affect public safety, including ransomware, DDoS attacks, and social engineering.
- Effect on Emergency Services: Understand how these cyber threats disrupt PSAP and emergency response operations, potentially putting public safety at risk.
- Effective Defense Measures: Take away actionable strategies—such as incident response planning, compliance protocols, and staff training—to enhance your agency's cybersecurity defenses.
