NAB says it will help with security and eliminate need for specific hardware
A new optional approach to internal EAS operations is being advocated by the National Association of Broadcasters as a way to help broadcasters secure alerting equipment from cyberattack.
NAB says using software-based encoder/decoder technology would eliminate the need for physical EAS equipment and promote the aims of the FCC.
However, one EAS equipment manufacturer believes that “virtualization” proposals for EAS “would be inherently dangerous” and risk weakening both local and national EAS.
