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Presenting a session at NENA 2018 is an excellent opportunity to share your knowledge and experience with an enthusiastic audience of 9-1-1 professionals who are eager to gain and share information. To meet the expectations and needs of our attendees, your session must be engaging, informative and applicable to a diverse audience with a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds. Your proposal will be evaluated by how well the session will deliver practical skills,
2018 marks the 50th anniversary of 9-1-1 and we’re gearing up for an exciting year full of celebration, new membership benefits, and continued leadership on the issues that matter the most to 9-1-1 professionals like you. You should have recently received an email from NENA with a link to your 2018 NENA dues notice. Help NENA go green and save a stamp by choosing to pay online by check or credit card. If this is not an option for you or your agency, the email also contained a link allowing you to print out a copy of your invoice for local processing. Instantly renew your membership online in just a few easy steps:
Don’t lose access to the latest industry updates, the best education and training, and vital connections to your peers across the 9-1-1 universe! As a special added bonus, when you renew and pay online by credit card or ACH/
We look forward to another great year of bringing you more than any other public safety association! How is the NPAC valuable to my agency? The Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC) gives user access to the most current and accurate database of US ported phone numbers. Law enforcement agencies (LEA) and PSAPs access NPAC data through the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) service, a free phone-based system, or the Enhanced Law Enforcement Platform (ELEP), a fee-based, online search alternative. These services allow users to access the service provider contact information associated with a specific phone number. Why does my agency need to register? iconectiv, a leader in telecom technology, is the next NPAC administrator. In order to avoid any service disruption following the transition to the iconectiv NPAC, all law enforcement and public safety users must register by December 31, 2017 with iconectiv. The cutover from the existing provider to iconectiv will take place in March 2018. How does my agency register? Registration is free and begins by IVR and ELEP users contacting ivr@iconectiv.numberportability.com or ELEP@iconectiv.numberportability.com to request a registration form.Bottom line up front: ALL Wi-Fi access points, routers, and devices (computers, phones, etc.) contain a major vulnerability that can allow an attacker to decrypt traffic. Until patches are in place, all Wi-Fi networks should be treated as untrusted, and internal resources should require separate authentication and encryption for access. Other mitigations are also recommended. What's going on: On Sunday, October 15th social media reports circulated indicating that disclosure of a major Wi-Fi vulnerability was forthcoming. Subsequently, security researchers, government responders, and major Wi-Fi manufacturers provided a coordinated disclosure that confirmed the extent and severity of the flaw. Click here to continue reading the bulletin. At NENA’s NG9-1-1 Standards & Best Practices Conference, January 15-18 in Orlando, you will gain an understanding of the world that is made possible by Next Generation 9-1-1 and help make it so. This is a conference unlike any other. Featuring more than two-dozen NG-focused sessions, SBP is an interactive, informative, attendee-driven event where you not only learn about the standards that are spurring the development and implementation of NG9-1-1 technology and operations best practices, but also create the guidelines, resources, and documents that enable NG services, systems, and PSAPs to reach their full potential. Top Reasons to Attend
Click here to register now, with special early-bird rates available through December 1. Click here to book your housing at the host hotel and conference site, the Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista South. Life is expensive. NENA has partnered with LifeMart to help make everyday life a little more affordable and a lot more fun. You'll have access to national and local discounts from brands you know and love, all in one convenient location. And, as a NENA member, access is free! You can access your discounts anywhere, anytime, on any device. It’s the fast and easy way to:
As a special bonus, when you sign up by December 31, you'll be entered in a drawing to win a $100 Amazon gift card! Click here to learn more about NENA Member Discounts Powered by LifeMart and sign up today! Training Update
Network Security Basics for 9-1-1
Wednesday, October 25 | $50 for NENA Members | $85 for Non-members Click here to register! Today’s PSAPs and 9-1-1 system service providers face many online threats. Networks and endpoints are quickly multiplying in number and complexity, and many local 9-1-1 systems lack even basic security protections. Join us for this security-focused #WebinarWednesday to learn:
Presenter: Trey Forgety, NENA CEUs: Attend this webinar and receive one-half ENP re-certification point towards the ten-point maximum for NENA courses in the Professional Development CEU/Course Credits section. Can't attend on the 25th? Register now and you will receive an email after the live presentation with instructions for accessing the on-demand webinar archive. Webinar Access Info: Dial-in and web-access details will be provided to attendees via email the week of the webinar. Interested in taking the ENP Examination next year? Plan now to participate in an upcoming ENP Study Group session! Study groups are led by subject matter experts and have proven to be a valuable resource to those preparing for the examination. Florida's group starts on January 9 and concludes on March 20. This group meets on Tuesdays at 2PM Eastern. Email Mark Whitby to sign up. Mission Critical Partner's next session starts on January 29 and meets every Monday at 3PM Eastern. Email louisalake@mcp911.com to register. Click here for info on these and other study groups.NENA is issuing a challenge to each chapter to increase the number of
10.24.17 | Overcoming Negativity | South Bend, IN | Register View the NENA Education Calendar to see additional upcoming classes!
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Telecommunicator Corner
Did you know that NENA has a great way to recognize telecommunicators who have gone above and beyond? It’s called the TC Spotlight! If you know of a TC that has done an exceptional job while handling a call, is devoted to his or her career, is a mentor to others, a great cheerleader for your agency, or just plain rocks, then we would like to help celebrate them! Share their awesomeness with the rest of the world by sending an email to tccaucus@nena.org and letting us know the nominee's name, years of service, current agency and position, and why he or she is being nominated.
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