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Cybersecurity is an important component of the emergency communications environment. PSAPs in Colorado need to consider topics such as prevention of cyberattacks, preparedness in case of attack, and response to an attack. Fortunately, there are resources to help PSAPs in taking these steps to secure their systems.
Ways CISA can help:
9-1-1-specific cybersecurity resource hub
Report a cyber incident/issue
National and state emergency communications plans
Webinar series
Priority telecommunications services access
Ways 911.gov can help:
Documents and toolkits
Recorded webinars
Links to 9-1-1-specific resources and guides
Ways CIAC can help:
Incident response support
Conduct vulnerability assessments
Best practices and information sharing
BEST PRACTICES AND RESOURCES
Take steps to secure all systems
Create checklists to follow in case of attack
Treat attacks as a large-scale incident (A cyberattack is NOT solely an IT issue)
Keep current hard copies of resources
Report incidents to CISA through the 9-1-1 Cybersecurity Resource Hub (see button above)
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