Symantec announced that Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) Mobile is now First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) Listed, making the mobile threat defense app available nationwide through the FirstNet App Catalog.

A report from the newly formed DRONERESPONDERS found that Chinese drone maker DJI is the undisputed leader in providing drones to U.S. public safety agencies. Confusion exists among local public-safety professionals surrounding the alleged security vulnerabilities with Chinese drone technology, the report said.

Opensignal performed an analysis of 4G network speeds in rural areas of the United States, which cover 97% of the U.S. land area. The study looked at measures of mobile network experience across three different types of rural America in order of “remoteness” — fringe, distant and remote — using the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) definitions of rural U.S.

WKAR Public Media, Michigan State University and the College of Communication Arts and Sciences opened the NextGen Media Innovation Lab last week. The new lab will explore applications of the newest television broadcasting standard, ATSC 3.0 technology, including public-safety applications.

Northrop Grumman received a $1.6 million contract award from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for a proof-of-concept demonstration referred to as FireWatch.

The Public Safety Technology Alliance (PSTA) released the cybersecurity technical subcommittee report, which includes the initial PSTA recommendations for public safety and industry. The report includes eight best practices and checklists for public-safety agencies based on their size.

Sepura partner Swedish Radio Supply signed an agreement with Sweden’s Region Värmland to provide the latest radio products for their businesses. Through the new agreement, Swedish Radio Supply will deliver Sepura portable and mobile radios, as well as a range of applications in late 2019.

The FCC announced the members who will serve on the six working groups of the Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council VII (CSRIC VII). The CSRIC’s mission is to provide advice and recommendations to the commission to improve the security, reliability, and interoperability of the nation’s communications systems.

The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) opened the Network Monitoring and Assistance Center (NMAC), which will help support an uninterrupted flow of communications for emergency call centers that have adopted next-generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) technology.

The Utah Communications Authority (UCA) awarded L3Harris Technologies a contract to provide a statewide Project 25 (P25) Phase 2 public-safety network for multiple agencies and emergency responders in Utah.