The Project 25 technology interest Group is pleased to publish Two P25 panel presentations from APCO 2025 in Baltimore.
The presentations can be downloaded using the links below:
P25 for the Future: New Standards, Interoperability & Security
See how P25 technology is evolving to meet the changing communications eco-system. Look at the top priorities for the future of P25 from the Steering Committee and User Needs Working Group. Get the latest Standards update including: LMR interworking with LTE.
Learn what's new for Project 25 in 2025 and beyond including: New Cyber Security for P25 IDs & Control Channels, P25 Standards for Emergency Alarm operation including remote emergency activation. "GPS location on every PTT" Standard, "User ID alias" capability to share user-names across multiple systems, and a new radio specs to protect mission critical systems from interference.
Stephen Nichols (Executive Director, Project 25 Technology Interest Group)
Scott Wright (Telecommunications Engineer 2, Connecticut Department of Emergency Service and Public Protection)
Jeremy Elder (Director of Product Experience Technology for L3Harris Technologies)
John Lambrou (Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff, Motorola Solutions, TIA TR-8 Chair)
Don Root (Project 25 Steering Committee Chair, APCO)
Security Triad for P25 LMR: Encryption, Access, Cyber IDs
Today Project 25 offers Defense in Depth through a Triad of three unique P25 Communication Security Services, each with an integral key management and delivery process. It is important to understand the unique capabilities that each service offers and how they can be combined and applied offering: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for P25 voice, data, and network information. The P25 Security Triad assures access control, privacy protection, information modification prevention, and timely reliable access for the nation's Telecommunicators and First Responders.
P25 Communications Services Security Triad:
- Voice and Data Encryption (256 bit AES): Encrypts and protects the voice and data information sent over the air.
- Link Layer Authentication (LLA): Protects the System from access by unauthorized users.
- Link Layer Encryption (LLE): Protects the data and User ID information sent on the Control Channel of the system.
The profile of each service will include a detailed definition of what is protected and how that benefits the First Responder. Keys to successful application including agency policies, radio programming, and encryption key delivery and management will be detailed. Interoperability with Non encrypted (Clear) radios for Multi-agency task forces and incidents will be included. Finally, the current P25 Standards development status and product availability will be shared.
Stephen Nichols (Executive Director, Project 25 Technology Interest Group)
Jeremy Elder (Director of Product Experience Technology for L3Harris Technologies)
Scott Wright (Senior Telecommunications Engineer 2, Connecticut Department of Emergency Service and Public Protection)
Hermina Koshinski (Chief of Radio Operations Engineering & Support, Pennsylvania State Police PA-STARNet)
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