Security Issues

Managing risks through analysis and design

Issues and Challenges

• The operation of land mobile radio (LMR) systems (like all other IT systems) exposes users to a certain level of risk
• Risk is a function of the likelihood of a security event and the impact that event would have on an organization’s mission
• Risks are characterized by threats, system vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies
• Risks can never be eliminated entirely, however, they can be effectively managed

When implementing LMR systems, security and risk management should be included in every phase of the system development lifecycle. The bottom line is that your organization’s risk management posture should reflect your management’s position on the costs and benefits of security.

The Booz Allen Solution

Booz Allen offers a comprehensive suite of LMR risk management and security engineering services to BRS customers.

• Risk management services:
  • Certification and accreditation reviews
  • Security requirements analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Security plan development
  • Contingency planning
  • Security testing and evaluation
  • Penetration testing and “tiger teaming”
  • Security training and awareness
• Security engineering services:
  • Encryption and over-the-air rekeying (OTAR) strategy and design
  • Key management strategy and implementation
  • Facility and physical security strategy and design
  • Computer and network security engineering
  • Radio frequency system security

Why Booz Allen?

• Our goal is to help customers reduce the risk of operating their LMR systems to an acceptable level.
• We have conducted more certification and accreditation reviews of LMR systems than any other firm in the world.
• We bring a staff of hundreds of security professionals, covering the spectrum of security services, including detailed on-the-job experience with LMR security assessment, testing, and design.
• We apply lessons learned from all the communities using LMR: public safety, law enforcement, emergency management, and national defense.