A technical workshop for emergency operations centre architects, dispatch system engineers, and critical infrastructure security leads securing CAD systems, AVL platforms, and NG112/NG9-1-1 infrastructure against quantum cryptographic threats.
Emergency response infrastructure operates under a zero-tolerance reliability constraint. Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems handle every emergency call and resource assignment. Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) platforms track every responding unit. Next-generation emergency calling (NG112 in Europe, NG9-1-1 in North America) routes calls over IP with SIP signalling and RTP media streams. Each of these systems depends on cryptographic protocols for authentication, integrity, and confidentiality. A quantum compromise of dispatch infrastructure does not result in data loss. It results in misdirected emergency responses, spoofed caller locations, and compromised officer safety.
This workshop maps the cryptographic attack surface of critical response infrastructure: CAD-to-CAD interoperability encryption, AVL data authentication and anti-spoofing, NG112/NG9-1-1 SIP signalling security (TLS for SIP, SRTP for media), PIDF-LO (Presence Information Data Format Location Object) integrity for caller positioning, ECRF (Emergency Call Routing Function) and LVF (Location Validation Function) authentication, and body-worn video evidence chain integrity. For each system, we identify the specific quantum vulnerabilities, assess the threat timeline, and design PQC migration paths that meet NENA i3 and ETSI ES 203 178 security requirements. Participants leave with a prioritised migration plan for their response infrastructure.
Full-day session structure with scheduled breaks. Content is configurable to your dispatch platform, communications infrastructure, and regulatory requirements.
| # | Session | Topics |
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| 1 | Response Infrastructure Cryptographic Architecture Where cryptography secures dispatch and operations | |
| 2 | CAD System Security Dispatch platform cryptographic dependencies |
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| Break, after 50 min | ||
| 3 | AVL and Mobile Data Security Vehicle tracking and field communications |
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| 4 | NG112 and NG9-1-1 Security Next-generation emergency calling infrastructure |
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| Break, after 45 min | ||
| 5 | Evidence Integrity and Body-Worn Video Cryptographic chain of custody for emergency services |
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| 6 | Standards and Regulatory Framework NENA, ETSI, and procurement requirements |
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| 7 | Q&A and Infrastructure Migration Planning | |
Workshops are designed and delivered by QSECDEF in collaboration with sector specialists. All facilitators have direct experience in both quantum technologies and emergency services systems.
Workshop design and delivery
QSECDEF brings world-leading expertise in post-quantum cryptography, quantum computing strategy, and defence-grade security assessment. Our advisory membership spans 600+ organisations and 1,200+ professionals working at the intersection of quantum technologies and critical infrastructure security.
Domain expertise and operational validation
Emergency Services workshops are co-delivered with sector specialists who bring direct operational experience in emergency dispatch operations, CAD system engineering, and emergency communications infrastructure. This ensures workshop content is grounded in the availability, reliability, and safety-of-life requirements of critical response infrastructure.
Sessions are configured around your dispatch platform, communications architecture, and operational requirements. Get in touch to discuss requirements and schedule a date.
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