Article Out Loud – Next Generation 911 in Public Safety Infrastructure Cybersecurity

This is an article by Charles Gifford, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, October 22, 2025.Legacy 911 systems, which still serve large portions of the United States, rely on decades-old copper wire technology that cannot withstand today’s cyber threats. Learn how protecting this critical public safety infrastructure demands a coordinated effort to accelerate Next Generation 911 implementation and to strengthen cybersecurity standards—essential to ensure resilience, security, and reliable emergency response.Now to the featured article.