RCC Public Safety Communications Blog: August 2011

September 8: RCC's Busam and Tay Presenting "Next Generation Emergency Communications, Facts and Myths" at Kentucky Emergency Services Conference

What can officials do to plan for future communications technologies while reducing the risk and containing costs? Join RCC's Tony Busam and Faysal Tay to find out at the Kentucky Emergency Services Conference on September 8.

From 3:50 to 5:00 p.m., they will be presenting the educational session "Next Generation Emergency Communications, Facts and Myths." Here's a description of their presentation:

The evolution of communications technologies has outpaced the ability of public safety to keep up. Is analog really dead? Is IP the real future? What can officials do to plan for future technologies while reducing the risk and containing costs? Tony Busam, ENP and Co-Chair of NENA's newly formed Development Steering Council and Faysal Tay, ENP, PMP will discuss the immediate future of Public Safety systems and change management from a practical, real-world perspective.

RCC will also be exhibiting in the vendor hall -- please stop by and visit us at booth #31.

Outreach News - 8/30/2011

1. NPSTC filed the attached with the FCC regarding signal boosters. NPSTC recommends the Commission grandfather existing Class B signal boosters in the Part 90 services for ten years and consider implementing a process under which public safety entities could deploy new Class B boosters only on an exception basis through frequency coordination and licensing.

2. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 47 (PUERTO RICO) 700 MHZ REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE TO HOLD MEETING. (DA No. 11-1462). PSHSB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1462A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1462A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1462A1.txt

3. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 33 (OHIO) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ AND 800 MHZ NPSPAC MEETINGS. (DA No. 11-1466). (Dkt No 91-258 ). PSHSB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1466A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1466A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1466A1.txt

4. THE FCC'S PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES THE ACTIVATION OF THE DISASTER INFORMATION REPORTING SYSTEM (DIRS) IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE IRENE. (DA No. 11-1464). PSHSB . Contact: Jeffery Goldthorp at (202) 418-1096, cell: (202) 253-1595, email: Jeffery.Goldthorp@fcc.gov, Julia Tu at (202) 321-4399, cell: Julia.Tu@fcc.gov, et al
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1464A1.doc
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5. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 8 (NEW YORK - METROPOLITAN AREA) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ, 4.9 GHZ, AND 800 MHZ NPSPAC REGIONAL PLANNING MEETINGS. (DA No. 11-1461). (Dkt No 91-43 ). PSHSB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1461A1.doc
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6. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 28 (DELAWARE, EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, AND SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY AREA) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ AND 800 MHZ NPSPAC MEETINGS. (DA No. 11-1463). (Dkt No 92-287 ). PSHSB http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1463A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1463A1.pdf
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7. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT AND ANNOUNCES PUBLIC MEETING ON ITS DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION PROGRAM. (DA No. 11-1455). (Dkt No 08-61 03-187 ) Public Meeting Date:09/20/2011. Comments Due: 10/03/2011. WTB . Contact: Aaron Goldschmidt at (202) 418-7146, email: Aaron.Goldschmidt@fcc.gov
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1455A1.doc
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8. EMERGENCY ACCESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENT OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2011 MEETING. (DA No. 11-1473) Committee to Focus on Matters Pertaining to Next Generation 911 Access for Persons with Disabilities. CGB . Contact: Cheryl King at (202) 418-2284, email: Cheryl.King@fcc.gov or Patrick Donovan at (202) 418-2413, email: Patrick.Donovan@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0416
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1473A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1473A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1473A1.txt

9. In the news:

Interoperability Pushed Amid Latest Emergencies
http://www.firehouse.com/news/feature/interoperability-pushed-amid-east-coast-emergencies
FCC Investigating Carrier Networks in Wake of Quake-Gate
http://www.utcinsight.org/content/fcc-investigating-carrier-networks-wake-quake-gate

Outreach News - 8/26/2011

1. Attached, the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau has announced it will hold a September 8 workshop/webinar on the proposed extension of outage reporting to interconnected VoIP and Broadband ISPs, and on Network Reliability and Continuity.

2. In the news:

NACo, NLC Call Congress to Reallocate 700 MHz Spectrum
http://www.tmcnet.com/topics/articles/211883-naco-nlc-call-congress-reallocate-700-mhz-spectrum.htm

East Coast quake a stark reminder of communications challenges
http://urgentcomm.com/networks_and_systems/commentary/quake-comm-challenges-20110825/

East Coast Operators Brace for Hurricane Irene
http://www.wirelessweek.com/News/2011/08/Technology-East-Coast-Wireless-Operators-Hurricane-Irene-Wireless-Networks/?et_cid=1999455&et_rid=54129357&linkid=http%3a%2f%2fwww.wirelessweek.com%2fNews%2f2011%2f08%2fTechnology-East-Coast-Wireless-Operators-Hurricane-Irene-

Wireless-Networks%2f

Motorola Solutions sells off fixed wireless businesses to Vector Capital
http://www.fiercebroadbandwireless.com/signup?sourceform=Viral-Tynt-FierceBroadbandWireless-FierceBroadbandWireless
FCC Queries AT&T on LTE Pledge http://www.wirelessweek.com/News/2011/08/Technology-FCC-Queries-ATT-LTE/?et_cid=1995031&et_rid=54129357&linkid=http%3a%2f%2fwww.wirelessweek.com%2fNews%2f2011%2f08%2fTechnology-FCC-Queries-ATT-LTE%2f

3. Personal commentary – If you were in the earthquake area this week and tried to make a cell phone call, you now understand experientially why public safety requires a dedicated broadband system.

Outreach News - 8/23/2011

1. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO EAS PARTICIPANTS FOR THE NOVEMBER 9, 2011 NATIONWIDE TEST OF THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM. (DA No. 11-1444). (Dkt No 04-296 ). PSHSB . Contact: Tom Beers at (202) 418-0952 or Gregory Cooke at (202) 418-2351
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1444A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1444A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1444A1.txt

2. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REGION 5 (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA) 700 MHZ REGIONAL PLAN AMENDMENT. (DA No. 11-1443). (Dkt No 02-378 ). Comments Due: 09/12/2011. Reply Comments Due: 09/22/2011. PSHSB . Contact: Jeannie Benfaida at (202) 418-2313, email: Jeannie.Benfaida@fcc.gov

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1443A1.doc
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3. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON THE PUBLIC SAFETY SPECTRUM TRUST'S PROPOSED SECOND-YEAR BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES FOR THE 700 MHZ PUBLIC SAFETY BROADBAND WAIVER RECIPIENTS. (DA No. 11-1440). (Dkt No 06-229 ). Comments Due: 09/12/2011. PSHSB . Contact: Jennifer Manner at (202) 418-3619, email: Jennifer. Manner@fcc.gov

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1440A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1440A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1440A1.txt

4. In the news:

FCC Moves on 700 MHz Interference with Channel 51 Freeze
http://www.wirelessweek.com/News/2011/08/Policy-and-Industry-FCC-700MHz-Spectrum-Interference-Channel51-Freeze-Government/?et_cid=1985170&et_rid=54129357&linkid=http%3a%2f%2fwww.wirelessweek.com%2fNews%2f2011%2f08%2fPolicy-and-Industry-FCC-700MHz-Spectrum-Interference-Channel51-Freeze-Government%2f

State Legislators Recognize Benefits of Wireless Technology at NCSL Legislative Summit 2011
http://blog.ctia.org/2011/08/15/state-legislators-recognize-benefits-of-wireless-technology-at-ncsl-legislative-summit-2011/

Outreach News - 8/22/2011

1. Attached is an Order issued by the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (“the Bureau”) in response to the Petition for Clarification filed by the Harris Corporation. In the Petition, Harris (corporation) asserted that the language of the Texas Waiver Order implies an endorsement of the procurement methods used by Harris County, Texas, a jurisdiction preparing for network deployment under the Texas waiver, in selecting a vendor to build out its network. In particular, Harris (corporation) argues that the Bureau’s statement that “we also expect that constituent jurisdictions will work with the state to minimize duplicative expenses and facilities where appropriate, in order to limit the need for multiple system identifiers or other impediments to interoperability” inadvertently “implies a statewide mandate to build a network with the same vendor-specific technologies included in a local core network.”

“The Bureau does not believe that the language Harris (corporation) cites implies an endorsement of a particular procurement strategy such as sole source procurement. Rather, the Bureau finds the statement to be a straightforward articulation of the expectation that states and constituent jurisdictions collaborate in a manner that promotes interoperability and cost efficiency. However, in the interest of eliminating any uncertainty, the Bureau clarifies that it does not require, endorse, or favor any specific form of local procurement and in particular does not endorse or require the State of Texas or any jurisdictions that deploy networks under its waiver to use a sole-source method for obtaining services or equipment for their networks”.

The Bureau’s Order concluded that, “One of the most basic tenets of interoperability is the ability of an entity to construct a network using equipment from a variety of vendors that works together seamlessly. In this respect, a network operator should be able to procure cores, radio access network equipment, and devices, all from multiple vendors, without sacrificing functionality”.

2. GENERAL FREEZE ON THE FILING AND PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR CHANNEL 51 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND SIXTY (60) DAY AMENDMENT WINDOW FOR PENDING CHANNEL 51 LOW POWER TELEVISION, TV TRANSLATOR AND CLASS A APPLICATIONS. (DA No. 11-1428). Channel 51 is 692-698 MHz and adjacent to the new cellular 700 MHz commercial spectrum that may be used by public safety agencies until the nationwide public safety wireless broadband network is implemented.
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1428A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1428A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1428A1.txt

3. In the news:

State lawmakers call on FCC to find way to allow LightSquared to operate
http://www.fiercebroadbandwireless.com/story/state-lawmakers-call-fcc-find-way-allow-lightsquared-operate/2011-08-22?utm_medium=nl&utm_source=internal#ixzz1VmyPDsM7

Public safety readies for final push on Capitol Hill
http://urgentcomm.com/policy_and_law/news/apco-riddle-interview-20110818/

FCC Denies NTA Request to Delay Shutdown of Channel 52-69 TV Translators
http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/123596

Outreach News: 8/18/2011

1. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 20 (DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ REGIONAL AND 800 MHZ NPSPAC PLANNING MEETINGS. (DA No. 11-1425). (Dkt No 90-7 ). PSHSB

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1425A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1425A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1425A1.txt

2. Webcast Training Opportunity
Join us for free webcast trainings in August and September - Space is Limited!

Training 1 - Discovering GIS Information that Supports Public Safety: Learn how to use the GIS Inventory as a directory for information access, sharing & collaboration
• Gain ideas & skills for how your public safety agency(s) can use the GIS Inventory to support daily operations
• Provide feedback & insights for how the GIS Inventory can be tailored to better support your operational needs
• Learn More & Register Today! - August 25 - August 30

Training 2 - Tools to Develop & Use GIS Concept of Operations and SOGs in your Public Safety Agency: Learn how to use the DHS GeoCONOPS and NAPSG's Standard Operating Guidance
• Learn how your agency(s) can leverage existing tools such as GeoCONOPS, NAPSG SOG, and other GIS-focused SOP resources as tools to guide GIS strategic planning, coordination, and collaboration in all disciplines of public safety.
• Register Today! - September 8 - September 16

3. NCR Interoperability Forum: September, 14-15 2011, Silver Spring, MD. Learn more about the Forum.

4. In the news:
Federal Register | Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband ...In this document, the Commission adopts an initial set of rules necessary to ensure the development of a nationwide interoperable public safety broadband.
http://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2011/08/18/2011-20831/implementing-a-nationwide-broadband-interoperable-public-safety-network-in-the-700-mhz-band

76 FR 51271 - Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band.
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/search/pagedetails.action?granuleId=2011-20831&packageId=FR-2011-08-18&acCode=FR

Outreach News - 8/17/2011

1. Attached are the DRAFT agendas for the next meeting of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council. NPSTC will meet in Orlando on September 29 and 30. All persons with an interest in public safety communications issues are invited to attend. To register, please click on http://www.npstc.org/meetings.jsp.

Agendas
Overview: http://www.rcc.com/blog/rcc-regulatoryactions/Sept2011QuarterlyCommitteeMeetingAgendaOverview.pdf

September 29: http://www.rcc.com/blog/rcc-regulatoryactions/QuarterlyCommitteeMeetingAgenda09292011.pdf

September 30: http://www.rcc.com/blog/rcc-regulatoryactions/QuarterlyCommitteeMeetingAgenda09302011.pdf

2. ERRATUM - SERVICE RULES FOR THE 698-746, 747-762 AND 777-792 MHZ BANDS/IMPLEMENTING A NATIONWIDE, BROADBAND, INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC SAFETY NETWORK IN THE 700 MHZ BAND/AMENDMENT OF PART 90 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. Issued an Erratum correcting a Third Report and Order and Fourth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, released January 26, 2010 by Third Erratum. (Dkt No. 06-229 06-150 07-100 ). Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau by ERRATUM. (DA No. 11-1421).
PSHSB
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3. ACCELERATION OF BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT: EXPANDING THE REACH AND REDUCING THE COST OF BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT BY IMPROVING POLICIES REGARDING PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY AND WIRELESS FACILITIES SITING. Granted in part National Associations' Motion for Extension of Time. (Dkt No. 11-59 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Reply Comments Due: 09/30/2011. Adopted: 08/16/2011 by ORDER. (DA No. 11-1415). WCB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1415A1.doc
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4. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 6 (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA) 800 MHZ NPSPAC PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE TO HOLD MEETING. (DA No. 11-1397). (Dkt No 90-287 ) Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Cordelia Fire Department. PSHSB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1397A1.doc
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5. In the news:

With respect to item #3 above, a related article; AT&T Faces Long Delays in Siting Antennas
http://www.agl-mag.com/newsletter/AB081511_ATT_Filing.htm

NTIA Chief Urges FCC to Wait on LightSquared
http://www.wirelessweek.com/News/2011/08/Technology-NTIA-Chief-FCC-Wait-LightSquared-Wireless-Networks/?et_cid=1948828&et_rid=54129357&linkid=http%3a%2f%2fwww.wirelessweek.com%2fNews%2f2011%2f08%2fTechnology-NTIA-Chief-FCC-Wait-LightSquared-Wireless-Networks%2f

Research: Public-safety wireless broadband worth $22.3B in 2015 http://www.fiercebroadbandwireless.com/story/research-public-safety-wireless-broadband-worth-223b-2015/2011-08-12?utm_medium=nl&utm_source=internal

RCC Launches C3TEST to Help Agencies Prepare to Communicate During an Emergency

RCC is pleased to announce the official launch of our Command, Control and Communications Training and Exercise Solutions Team (C3TEST). C3TEST helps agencies create a holistic, multi-year program to improve capabilities related to command, control and communications (C3). We help public safety, utilities, transportation agencies and educational institutions plan, implement and practice critical C3 skills.

Read the press release and learn more about C3TEST at http://www.rcc.com/c3test.

Outreach News - 8/12/2011

1. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 6 (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA) 800 MHZ NPSPAC PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE TO HOLD MEETING. (DA No. 11-1397). (Dkt No 90-287 ) Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Cordelia Fire Department. PSHSB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1397A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1397A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1397A1.txt

2. In the news:

P25 radios vulnerable to eavesdropping, can be jammed by child's toy - Weaknesses in the emerging interoperability standards for radios used by law enforcement agencies make the supposedly secure systems vulnerable to eavesdropping and jamming, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania reported. The researchers, who presented their findings at this week’s Usenix Security Symposium in San Francisco, were able to build an effective low-powered jamming device from an inexpensive children’s texting toy and intercepted sensitive traffic that was supposed to have been encrypted. They spent two years examining the Project 25 land mobile radio standards in a study partially funded by the National Science Foundation.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-31921_3-20090434-281/security-flaw-found-in-feds-digital-radios/ Paper http://www.crypto.com/papers/p25sec.pdf

Access to NG9-1-1- emergency system to be explored by FCC advisory panel on August 12 http://www.gsnmagazine.com/node/24156?c=communications

Outreach News - 8/9/2011

1. FCC ANNOUNCES MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY,

RELIABILITY, AND INTEROPERABILITY COUNCIL. The Council is a Federal Advisory Committee that will provide recommendations to the Commission regarding best practices and actions the Commission can take to ensure the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications systems.

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1321A1.doc

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1321A1.pdf

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1321A1.txt

2. National Cyber Alert System

Cyber Security Alert SA11-221A Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Original release date: August 09, 2011 Last revised: -- Source: US-CERT Systems Affected

Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Office
Internet Explorer
.NET Framework
Microsoft Developer Tools

Overview

There are multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, .NET Framework, and Microsoft Developer Tools. Microsoft has released updates to address these vulnerabilities.

Solution

Install updates. The updates to address these vulnerabilities are available on the Microsoft Update site (requires Internet Explorer). We recommend enabling Automatic Updates.

Description

The Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August 2011 describes multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, .NET Framework, and Microsoft Developer Tools. Microsoft has released updates to address these vulnerabilities, which may allow an attacker to gain control of your computer or cause it to crash.

References

* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August 2011 - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms11-aug.mspx

* Microsoft Update - https://www.update.microsoft.com/

* Microsoft Update Overview -

http://www.microsoft.com/security/updates/mu.aspx

* Managing Automatic Updates -

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Turn-automatic-updating-on-or-off

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The most recent version of this document can be found at:

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/alerts/SA11-221A.html

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Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. Please send email to <cert@cert.org> with "SA11-221A Feedback VU#758515" in the subject.

August 7-9: Visit with RCC at APCO International 2011

RCC is excited to participate in the 77th APCO International Conference & Expo August 7-9 in Philadelphia. Please stop by our booth #1921 and visit with us.