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Board of Directors Executive Committee Chair Eric Hagerson T-Mobile | Public Safety & Security Government Affairs Director Past Chair Vacant Vice Chair James Potter L3Harris | Strategic Solutions Director Secretary Al Brisard Exacom | President & CEO Small Business Representative KaeVon LeGrande The Digital Decision | Vice President Treasurer Lisa Madden Motorola Solutions Board Members Morgan O'Brien Principal Karthik Rangarajan EF Johnson Technologies | SVP, Strategy & Products Henry Unger Pulsiam | President & Owner Leslie Barnes Qualcomm | Senior Director, Government Affairs Susan Ornstein Allerium | Senior Director, Legal & Regulatory Affairs iCERT's Board of Directors has a maximum of 17 total members, and the current voting representatives of those members are all listed above. Voting Representatives of Board Members who have also been elected as Officers of the Board make up the Executive Committee and are listed above. Member Companies

Public Safety Communications Interoperability (PSCI) Co-Chair - Ray Paddock, Vice President, Business Developmen t - Synergem Technologies, Inc. Co-Chair - Al Brisard, President & CEO - Exacom The fast moving nature of this topic has caused this Working Group to evolve repeatedly and rapidly. In the beginning, the primary function of this Working Group was to examine relevant issues and recommend for iCERT's consideration and/or action, parameters for establishing an official Industry Council program and related positions on conformance issues associated with NG911 technologies as a key factor in the emergency calling and response continuum, in relation to established and/or yet-to-be-formed standards for delivery of NG911 services, systems and networks. This Working Group has no formal approval role. In practice, these responsibilities are carried out by performing the following functions: Reviewing accepted and burgeoning standards and practices in NG911 technology; Working with a standards development organization to provide industry input and guidance for establishing a conformance program in partnership with a recognized authority; and Recommending any necessary commensurate actions to the iCERT Policy Committee. [February 2021 Update] The PSCI Working Group currently has 19 members representing 14 different iCERT member companies. The WG has drafted two white papers covering iCERT’s position on NG9-1-1 testing in general and conformance testing in particular. These two papers have been cited extensively in many industry forums. Since the release of the papers, the WG has take a a more proactive stance in several industry forums representing all members of iCERT. The PSCI WG hosts the iCERT representative to the NG9-1-1 Interoperability Oversight Commission (NIOC), https://ng911ioc.org/. As its name implies, the NIOC puts focus on a broad range of topics impacting the interoperability within and between NG9-1-1 systems. Most recently, in collaboration with NENA, an RFP was released to implement a National Forrest Guide. A evaluation committee was formed to evaluate vendor responses and will be making a recommendation to the NIOC at which point the NIOC will vote on the recommendation. This selection process parallels the process previously used to select the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) which can be found on the NIOC website. This Working group has now taken on additional responsibilities in supporting iCERT's Representation on the NENA NG911 Interoperability Oversight Commission [https://www.theindustrycouncil.org/post/nena-oversight-commission-established ] iCERT’s representative to the NIOC, Jeff Wittek, Motorola Solutions, will participate in the process. The PSCI WG also hosts iCERTs representatives to the Industry Collaboration Events (ICE) steering committee. ICE provides a venue for NG9-1-1 vendors, and for the first time OSPs to test NG9-1-1 interoperability. iCERT member companies are participating in ICE 9 which is occurring now. To provide vendor feedback to the ICE steering committee, an anonymous survey went out to all members including those that have, and those that have not participated in ICE. The PSCI also coordinates and supports the two voting Representatives that work for iCERT on the NENA ICE Steering Committee [https://www.nena.org/page/NG911_ICE]. Questions or comments related to ICE should be sent to your representatives; Jeanna Greene, T-Mobile, and Erik Loberg, GeoComm. iCERT members are well represented on a project funded by DHS to explore the idea of a NG9-1-1 Conformance testing program. The principal Investigator is Walt Magnussen at Texas A&M University. His deliverable to DHS is an assessment of a NG9-1-1 testing program from both a technical and financial perspective. Walt will be releasing a draft of the assessment to all participants including iCERT’s representatives. Any comments or questions can be directed to your four representatives to the project; Al, Brisard, Exacom.com, Mike Hooker, T-Mobile, Brian Anderson, Avaya.com, and Jeff Torres, Verizon Wireless. iCERT hosted a panel on these and other topics at National NENA 2021. Link I WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE/JOIN Choose Committee/Working Group (please select from dropdown) Thank you for your interest! Click to Send Message

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM We welcome all qualified technology organizations that support emergency response and related technologies. Please review all terms and conditions including our Membership Dues /Tiers and complete the iCERT Membership Form, below. This information will help us evaluate your application. Should you have any questions during this process, or need more information, please contact us . Thank you for your interest in iCERT. iCERT Member Application Country (please choose from drop down list ) Perferred Payment Method (please choose from dropdown list) # of Fulltime Employees (please choose from dropdown list) Please Select Total Company Revenue Category (please choose from dropdown list) Please select the Committee or Working Group you are most interested in learning more about: Policy Committee Marketing Committee Interoperability Working Group Cybersecurity Working Group Innovation & Technology Committee Small Member / Entrepreneur Working Group Max 15MB - MB PLEASE SEND JPEG/GIF OF YOUR LOGO FOR THE iCERT WEBSITE. Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Thank you for your application to iCERT! We will respond soon. TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION - PRESS HERE By clicking "Submit", above, I hereby certify that I have read, understand, and agree to the rules, policies, and bylaws of iCERT , including the Deltek RFP Program, that I am authorized by my organization to apply for iCERT membership, including the dues obligation, and that I understand that our membership is not effective until accepted by iCERT.

2024 iCERT Member Survey iCERT has represented the public safety technology industry since 2005 based on the evolving needs of its members. This member survey is designed to assist iCERT leadership in collecting member feedback and input into the association’s long-term strategy. The survey will take 10 minutes to complete. iCERT seeks your responses to specific questions but also provides opportunities for you to share more detailed information. BEGIN SURVEY MEMBER WEBINAR 4.8.24

MARKETING COMMITTEE Co- Chair - Holly Blanks, Director - Pulsiam Co-Chair - Jeffrey Berend, Partner - Redflash Group The primary function of the iCERT Marketing Committee (“MARCOM”) is to serve as a central point of collaboration and discussion among member companies’ marketing professionals for both the betterment of the marketing processes of the entire public safety technology industry and the marketing practices of iCERT as a trade association. These overall goals may be achieved via activities internal to MARCOM, recommendations to or collaboration with other Committees or Working Groups, and/or recommendations for Board Action. MARCOM will also perform other duties, as noted below, and as may be assigned by the Board. In practice, MARCOM’S responsibilities are: Use the trade association format to collaborate and share common concerns Hold periodic monthly or bi-monthly meeting Develop tools and processes to assist with public safety marketing, communication, and education Produce educational/instructional materials/webinars/other materials Offer ideas and shared resources to assist with iCERT’s marketing needs Social media and imaging/webinars PR/public relations/news releases Marketing to/within trade shows and events – gather speaking opportunities for members Website assistance/ideas Literature and materials Monitoring and reviewing new/proposed and/or changes to emergency response technologies’ marketing standards and best practices; Monitor and advise the membership on new and emerging marketing/communication issues Recommending and assisting with the delivery of technology education programs to the membership Working with iCERT member companies’ marketing staffs as needed Recommending, where possible, clear consensus-based proposals and actions to the Board of Directors. The MARCOM will help the Board in selecting the wisest course of action and preferred alternative, and always preserve and respect the appropriate balance among competing interests of iCERT’s members. I WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE/JOIN Choose Committee / Working Group (please select from dropdown) Thank you for your interest! Click to Send Message

911 Education Foundation Mission The 911 Education Foundation — a subsidiary nonprofit of iCERT — raises awareness of, and educates policymakers, public safety stakeholders, and the general public on issues related to next generation 911 technologies, their deployment and operation. The Foundation provides a context to address questions about how next generation 911 standards and protocols, network elements and facilities, deployment and connectivity, and economics and funding, among other issues, will be defined apart from those found in the legacy telephone company environment. The Foundation also serves as a resource to public safety stakeholders as they look to next generation 911 to improve emergency response in their communities with tools, such as Internet protocol (IP)-based call-processing equipment, enhanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and managed IP networks, to make more informed decisions, to better monitor situations in progress, and to manage their 911 environment. Donate LEADERSHIP George Kelemen Executive Director gkelemen@theindustrycouncil.org Phone: (202) 805-0096 Download PDF Version 11.24.19 BYLAWS

Data Integration Initiative (DII) Working Group - Update March 2021 Chairs - John Persano, Senior Business Development Manager - 911, AWS Matt Schreiner, Senior PM How to Join: To apply to participate in this cutting-edge initiative addressing the ongoing needs and future of data integration for use by the public safety community, contact executivedirector@theindustrycouncil.org . Overcoming silos and creating seamless communications across platforms will yield both immediate and long-term benefits for the public, first responders, and iCERT members. Detailed below is the announcement of iCERT’s new Data Integration Initiative – our signature project for 2020 and beyond. Speaking for the Executive Committee and the Board, we are hoping that as we progress every iCERT member will find a way to become involved and contribute to this significant new initiative. Concerted discussion by the Data Integration Working Group (DIWG) has revealed four subject areas for iCERT members/participant concentration: 1) Data Value, 2) Existing Data Integration, 3) Data Integration Enablers, and Roadblocks, and 4) Future Data Integration. iCERT Members are dividing their participation along experience, company-centric, and general interests in joining one or more sub-groups to move each area to a productive outcome. The sub-group descriptions follow: 1) Data Value – identifying which data integrations provide the most value in terms of improving public safety response. What assigns a “value” (what defines “value” is one of the tasks of this group) to each piece of data in any particular system or sub-system, and its associated dataflows and workflows? What outputs a high-value outcome for a particular set of data and specific data integrations and associated workflows? Identifying which data, when “married together” produces the most value in terms of efficiencies. How can such a concept be used to help all stakeholders (product management, vendors, developers, end-users and citizens) choose which integrations provide the biggest "bang for the buck"? 2) Existing Data Integration – what integrations exist today? What are successful examples of data integration (systems, processes, or governance)? What is motivating their development? How do we apply our “formula” to help identify the most valuable solutions? Simply Identify Roles and their associated Dataflows and workflows for incident lifecycle management (Pre-incident, mid-incident, and post-incident). There are potentially thousands of dataflows that can be identified, along with relay points and other items that can be identified as places to streamline the workflow. 3) Data Integration Enablers and Roadblocks – what are the roadblocks that keep the existing data integration from creating the real “value” that data integration can produce? What are the enablers that have provided some level of success and improved public safety response? This sub-group will focus on what can be done to reduce the effects of roadblocks and enhance the effects of enablers. This can include governance, funding models, technology, operational processes, or anything that is keeping data integration from being as innovative and broadly implemented as possible. 4) Future Data Integration – answering questions about what new integrations will be expected as technology advances? How does the IoT figure into Public Safety Data Integration for future systems? How does A.I. affect which data is important? How do we bridge the gap between data integrations of today with data integration of the future? The sub-groups are selecting leadership and establishing self-directed meeting schedules with goals of producing tangible results in the first half of 2021. I would like to learn more / join Choose Committee / Working Group (please select from dropdown) Thanks for submitting! Click to Send Message

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MEMBERSHIP TIERS Make Your Voice Heard – Make Your Voice Count There is no better time to become a member of iCERT. We have i nitiated a new Strategic Plan, expanded our membership, and are reintroducing our brand around the country and the world. Membership in iCERT makes a powerful statement about your organization - you support the best technology for first responders. Please contact us at executivedirector@theindustrycouncil.org with your information or access the membership form here N OTE: iCERT's Board of Directors has revised iCERT's dues structure for NEW memberships initiated in 2021 or later. JOIN NOW Dues Categories – iCERT Board and General Membership (for New Memberships Initiated in 2021 or later and Renewals July 2021 or later) Board of Directors LEVEL TOTAL ANNUAL REVENUE ANNUAL DUES # Seats Tier A $50mil or More $20,000 11 Tier B $3mil or More But Less Than $50mil $12,000 4 Tier C Less Than $3mil $6,000 2 General Membership LEVEL TOTAL ANNUAL REVENUE ANNUAL DUES Tier 1 $100mil or More $10,000 Tier 2 $10mil or More But Less than $100mil $8,000 Tier 3 $5mil or More But Less than $10mil $6,000 Tier 4 $2mil or More But Less than $5mil $4,000 Tier 5 Less Than $2mil $2,000 Tier 6 E. Entrepreneur $500 Click Here for Membership Dues Terms & Conditions Membership Dues are U.S. Dollars only, and are based on total company reven ue. Entrepreneur Membership is limited to single individual sole proprietor consultancies. Previous Membership Dues Levels

PUBLIC SAFETY LEGISLATION iCERT POSITIONS 1.23.24 Joint Letter to Congress in Support of NG911 Funding 11.28.23 Letter in Support of HR 6319 7.25.23 Joint Letter to Congress in Support of HR 3565 3.8.23 Letter to House Committee Members E&C Hearing 2.26.23 NG911 National Security Op-Ed The House Energy and Commerce Committee has scheduled a March 22 hearing on infrastructure investment and the Leading Infrastructure For Tomorrow’s America (LIFT America) Act, which was introduced last week and which, along with funding for energy, water, and health care infrastructure, includes $80 billion for broadband deployment, and $15 billion to fund the deployment and implementation of next generation 9-1-1 services. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. and will be conducted remotely via videoconferencing. 2024 2024 iCERT Policy Platform Anti-Swatting Legislation 2023 2023 iCERT Policy Platform 2022 Spectrum Innovation Act 2021 H.R. 1848 Introduced - Includes NG911 Funding Large infrastructure Bill covers many topics, including public safety 3.22.21 House Hearing on Infrastructure Investment Scheduled for 3.22.21 Link to Hearing - https://energycommerce.house.gov/committee-activity/hearings/full-committee-hearing-on-lift-america-revitalizing-our-nations 3.11.21 Infrastructure Bill That Includes $15B in NG 9-1-1 Funding Introduced into House The 32 Democratic members of the Energy and Commerce Committee introduced the Leading Infrastructure For Tomorrow’s America Act (LIFT America Act) which includes $15 billion in next-generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) funding. The legislation invests more than $312 billion in clean energy, energy efficiency, drinking water, broadband, and health care infrastructure. The bill, if passed by the House and Senate, would allocate $15 billion in grants for the deployment and implementation of NG 9-1-1 services across the country to protect American lives through more accessible, interoperable, effective and resilient 9-1-1 services that allow callers to send text messages, images or videos to 9-1-1 in times of emergency. The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International noted that the NG 9-1-1 portion of the bill also includes other key provisions, including protecting and building upon existing investments in NG 9-1-1, promoting interoperability, preserving state and local control, providing significant resources for cybersecurity, establishing a mechanism for ongoing public-safety input for the grant program and achieving NG 9-1-1 capabilities for emergency communications centers nationwide. The National Emergency Number Association (NENA) expressed concern about some of the provisions in the bill. The association noted that the introduced bill includes elements that it said could “complicate and delay NG 9-1-1 deployments, waste scarce federal resources and shift authority over 9-1-1 from states and localities to the federal government.” Energy & Commerce Press Release -https://energycommerce.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ec-democrats-introduce-lift-america-act-that-invests-in-clean-energy Bill Text - https://energycommerce.house.gov/sites/democrats.energycommerce.house.gov/files/documents/LIFT%20American%20Bill%20Text.pdf Legislative Information - https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1848?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22HR1848%22%5D%7D&s=1&r=1 Additional Articles - Urgent Communications - https://urgentcomm.com/2021/03/17/house-proposes-15-billion-for-ng911-funding-in-new-infrastructure-bill/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter 2020 Bills Related to 911 Fee Diversion H.R.5928 “Fee Integrity and Responsibilities and to Regain Essential Spectrum for Public-safety Operators Needed to Deploy Equipment Reliably Act of 2020” (“FIRST RESPONDER Act”) This bill was introduced in the House on Feb. 18, 2020 and includes provisions related to 911 fee diversion that are largely the same as those in H.R.2165 (described above). However, it would also require the FCC, within 180 days, to establish an interagency strike force to study how the Federal Government can most expeditiously end 911 fee diversion by a State or taxing jurisdiction. The bill also includes provisions to repeal the T-Band take-back provisions. For more on the T-Band, see previous section. Bills Related to NG911 Funding S.3246 “Spectrum Management and Reallocation for Taxpayers Act” (“SMART Act”) This bill was introduced in the Senate in Jan 2020. Like H.R.2760, S.1479, and H.R.2741, this bill would also provide $12B of funding for NG911. However, it does not include any of the more detailed provisions included in the NG911 Act. The bill would pay for NG911 funds by auctioning commercial spectrum in the 3700-4200 MHz band (“C Band”). Note that the FCC has already adopted rules for reallocating and auctioning the C Band spectrum. 2019 Bills Related to the Reclassification of 911 Telecommunicators H.R.1629 & S.1015 “Supporting Accurate Views of Emergency Services Act of 2019” (“SAVES Act”) Bill Overview: These bills were introduced in March/April 2019 and each enjoys bipartisan support. The two bills are identical, directing the Office of Management and Budget to categorize public safety telecommunicators as a protective service occupation under the Standard Occupational Classification System. Bills Related to the Repeal of T-Band Provisions H.R.451 & S.2748 “Don’t Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019” Bill Overview: These bills were introduced in 2019, and both enjoy bipartisan support. These bills would repeal Section 6103 of the Middle-Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, which requires the FCC to reallocate the T-Band spectrum from public safety to commercial use by Feb. 2021 and requires public safety users to clear out of the spectrum by Feb. 2023. H.R.451 was marked up by the House Subcommittee on Communications & Technology on Mar. 10, 2020 and amended to include the 911 fee diversion provisions from H.R.5928 (described below). The amended bill was approved by the Subcommittee and sent back to the full House Energy & Commerce Committee. Bills Related to 911 Fee Diversion H.R.2165 “9-1-1 Fee Integrity Act” Bill Overview: This bill was introduced in the House on Apr. 9, 2019. It would require the FCC, within 180 days, to issue final rules designating those expenditures that are acceptable for use of 911 fees, taxes, or charges, and amends the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 (47 U.S.C. 615a–1(f)) to reflect adherence to the FCC’s new rules. Bills Related to NG911 Funding H.R.2760 & S.1479 “Next Generation 9-1-1 Act of 2019” (“NG911 Act”) These bills, which are identical, were introduced in May 2019. They would provide $12B of federal funding to support NG911 implementation. H.R.2741: “Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow’s America Act” (“LIFT America Act”) This bill was introduced in the House in May 2019. The bill includes a number of infrastructure investment provisions, including NG911 provisions that align with the provisions of the NG911 Act (described above). 2018 & Before RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018 H.R.1625 (Division P) Passed as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 115th Congress 3.23.2018 Became Public Law No: 115-141. (TXT | PDF ) (All Actions ) The bill directs the FCC to (1) complete a proceeding within 18 months to consider adopting rules to ensure that the dispatchable location is conveyed with all 911 calls, regardless of technology platform and including 911 calls placed from multiline telephone systems; and (2) conduct a study on the public safety benefits, technical feasibility, and cost of making telecommunications service provider-owned Wi-Fi access points and other unlicensed technologies available to the public for direct access to 911 services during times of emergency when mobile service is unavailable.' Kari's Law of 2018 H.R.582 Signed into Law February 16, 2018 Kari’s Law Act of 2017, Pub. L. No. 115-127, 132 Stat. 326 (2018) (codified at 47 U.S.C. § 623) The bill requires that multi-line telephone systems permit users to directly dial 911 without having to first dial 9 or any other code. The bill also would require that installers of those systems configure them to provide notification to a central location at the facility when 911 is dialed. National 911 Education Month Resolutions of 2018 S.Res.476 S. Res 476 established April 2018 as National 9-1-1 Education Month and urges Government officials, parents, teachers, school administrators, caregivers, businesses, non-profit organizations, and the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies, training events and activities. NG911 Advancement Act of 2012 H.R.3630 (Subtitle E) Provides $115m for Next Generation 9-1-1 and begins a multi-year process of building a public safety broadband network that must interconnect with NG9-1-1 Systems. Additionally the law requires studies examining current 9-1-1 fees and the costs associated with Next Generation 9-1-1 – valuable information that will allow Congress to address NG9-1-1 system development, deployment, and maintenance funding issues. New and Emerging Technologies (NET) 911 Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.3403 An act to promote and enhance public safety by facilitating the rapid deployment of IP-enabled 9-1-1 and E9-1-1 services, encourage the Nation's transition to a national IP-enabled emergency network, and improve 9-1-1 and E9-1-1 access to those with disabilities. Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 ("Farm Bill”) Pub. Law 110-246 (PDF) Section 6107 of the 2008 Farm Bill, contained in Public Law 110-246 enables the Secretary of Agriculture to make loans to improve 9-1-1 access to entities eligible to borrow from the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). Such eligible entities include state or local governments or other public entities, Indian tribes and emergency communications equipment providers. The loans could be used for facilities and equipment to expand or improve 9-1-1 access and interoperable emergency communications. Government imposed fees, including state or local 9-1-1 fees, can be used as security for a loan. Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.1 (Title XXII) Pub. Law 110-53 (PDF) Makes $43.5 million available for PSAP grants authorized by the ENHANCE 911 Act of 2004 after 180 day rulemaking to determine criteria to receive grants (Title XXIII) Authorizes $950 million per year for fiscal years 2008-2012 for a State Homeland Security Grant Program (Title I, Sec. 2004) and makes clear that such funds can be utilized for "supporting Public Safety Answering Points” (Title I, Sec. 2008) Authorizes nearly $3.5 billion in Emergency Management Performance Grants which can be used for the construction of Emergency Operations Centers (Title II) Establishes an Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program and authorizes $1.6 billion in grant funding for fiscal years 2009-2012 (Title III) ENHANCE 911 Act of 2004 H.R.5419 Established a National 9-1-1 Office charged with coordinating the implementation of 9-1-1 service at the Federal, State and local levels and administered a Federal 9-1-1 grant program; includes language to ensure funds collected on telecommunications bills for enhancing emergency 9-1-1 services are only used for the support of 9-1-1. Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 H.R.438 Pub. Law 106-81 (PDF) An Act to promote and enhance public safety through use of 9-1-1 as the universal emergency assistance number, further deployment of wireless 9-1-1 service, support of States in upgrading 9-1-1 capabilities and related functions, encouragement of construction and operation of seamless, ubiquitous, and reliable networks for personal wireless services, and for other purposes.

Overview Our nation and our communities face increasing challenges that require the most effective emergency response systems possible to keep our citizens safe. Addressing these challenges requires the development and implementation of emergency response solutions that leverage new and emerging technologies widely used by U.S. consumers, such as mobile 5G, IoT, Cloud, and AI, as well as solutions uniquely designed to meet the mission critical needs of public safety agencies. iCERT supports State and Federal policies that promote the development and widespread adoption of advanced emergency response technologies, works with other associations to deliver on stakeholder requirements, and will seek to advance policies that achieve the objectives listed. iCERT 2025 Policy Platform (FINAL Nov 21 2024).pdf 1 Increase Funding for New Technologies iCERT will actively support efforts to increase funding for advanced emergency response systems that leverage new and emerging technologies. 2 Increase Technological Innovation iCERT will actively work to increase innovation in the emergency response ecosystem by promoting public policies that usher in more advanced and resilient products, networks, and solutions, and we will work with the public safety community to address associated human resource opportunities and challenges. 3 Promote Open Standards & Interoperability iCERT will actively support the use of open technology standards and efforts to improve interoperability across the entire emergency response ecosystem. 4 Protect Against Cyber Threats iCERT will work with its members, Federal, State, and Local government agencies, and affected stakeholders to promote cybersecurity practices that protect emergency response systems against cyber-based attacks. 5 Promote Competition iCERT will work to promote pro-competitive policies that ensure all competitors are treated fairly and equitably without regard to size or other factors.