Introduction to Cyber and Information Security

Malicious actors use cyberattacks on law enforcement and local government in attempts to exploit sensitive information or even induce a cascading impact to critical infrastructure in a region. Emergency services are highly dependent on communications, information technology (IT), and the capability to transport essential personnel and equipment to locations where they are most needed. Computer-aided dispatching; emergency alert systems; event tracking; monitoring transportation infrastructure; and the sharing of intelligence, alerts, and operational plans are all highly dependent on the ability to transmit information via the Internet