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Security
Security, including cybersecurity, is an area which will affect every aspect of public safety communications. PSCR aims to develop and enhance security solutions to current and future public safety communications through identity, credential, and access management (ICAM), biometrics, multifactor authentication, and other tamper-resistant authentication tools.
Security Portfolio Mission:
To enable the Public Safety Community to securely and effectively conduct their operations and accomplish their mission by leveraging superior technology and standards for all aspects of communications including network, devices, peripherals, applications, and user interface.
Security Portfolio Vision:
To serve as a leading communications research lab enhancing Public Safety’s cybersecurity and success through innovation and collaboration.
Featured Project
The creation of a public safety-specific Federated Identity Credential and Access Management (ICAM) is a solution which addresses the unique requirements of First Responders. Benefits include: accelerating the incorporation of proper security for other tech that is being developed and implemented; providing a secure foundation for interoperability; and allowing agencies to keep their current IdP while still realizing the benefits of federation
Internal Research
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Federated ICAM and Enhanced Authentication
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Federated Identities
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Biometric Authentication
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Continuous Multifactor Authentication
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Identity as a Service (IdaaS) for Public Safety
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Cloud Security
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3GPP Security Standards Representation for Public Safety
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IoT Device Configurations
Extramural Research
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Expanding the SIM Card Use for Public Safety Challenge
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See the winning solution: SoloSIM (video)
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Quick Resources
- Security Portfolio Publications
- Webinar Recording: Enhanced Authentication for Public Safety
- Webinar Recording: Cybersecurity in Public Security
Related Content
- Upcoming NIST Publications on Cybersecurity for Public Safety
- Researchers Explore Using SIM Cards for Secure Public Safety Data Transmission
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