Two former CIOs stressed emergency planning and collaboration that starts in the executive office to county-government leaders worried about cyberattacks.

Public safety gets its first look at the software that will drive advanced capabilities of its nationwide public safety data network.

Developer tools, an app store, and cybersecurity requirements will all be included for companies seeking to support public safety, a board member of the federal agency says.

Teri Takai believes the effort to build a nationwide public safety broadband network is on schedule, following an extension in its solicitation.