Cybersecurity emerging as concern for 911 call centers as they become connected to Internet

Mar 31

As 911 call centers transition to next-generation systems that are connected to the Internet, concerns about cybersecurity among emergency professionals and first responders will grow, a Washington state government technology official recently said during a podcast interview.

Bill Schrier, who is senior policy adviser in the state’s office of the chief information officer, also said earlier this month during the IWCE’s Urgent Communications Podcast that storing data in the cloud, authenticating first responders, and wireless connectivity are other issues facing 911 centers and emergency personnel.

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