Project 25 Radio Systems
Title
Protecting Those Who Protect and Serve -- Overcoming APCO25 Radio Vulnerabilities
Speaker/Bio
Michael Hirsch's (MSEE,
PhD EE Candidate) primary research area is observational aeronomy, specifically remote sensing of the aurora borealis via networked high speed ground-based cameras. His interest and background in practical security comes from securing these networked systems which are
spread across remote rural regions of Alaska and Canada, as well as from his background as an amateur radio operator.
Abstract
FCC-mandated transitions of public safety two-way voice/data radio networks from analog to digital technologies have been taking place over the past decade to meet the final January 2013 deadline. Assumptions that end-users have about enhanced security of the popular and life-critical "Project 25" radio systems may not be fully true. Publicly available research reveals built-in Project 25 weaknesses due to design philosophies that include security through obscurity. We will discuss some of the potential consequences of these weaknesses and possible mitigation.
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