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I am surprised they such sensitive channels are not encrypted. Both for confidentiality and integrity.
by BrandoElFollito 1y ago
I am surprised they such sensitive channels are not encrypted. Both for confidentiality and integrity.
- oniony 1y agoBut then you lose accountability.
- BrandoElFollito 1y agoIn what sense?
- eythian 1y agoIt depends on the region and specific needs, but a common reason for not encrypting is that it adds complexity in an emergency (where, e.g., people might need to communicate from other regions nearby, or ambulance needs to talk to fire, maybe civil defence or AREC needs to be involved.) The simplicity of plain unencrypted radio can outweigh the benefits of secrecy. This said, different places weigh factors differently, there's no one-size-fits-all answer.