The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain (TRA), in collaboration with stakeholders from the sector, announces the development of a Telecommunication Emergency Response Plan in accordance with the Government's fourth and fifth National Telecommunications Plans, to ensure that the sector remains resilient to cyber and physical threats and is ready for any disasters or emergencies that may arise.
Essentially, this plan lays the foundations for a sector-wide response to a Telecom Emergency that will be both effective and coordinated. By defining the roles and responsibilities of the Licensees and the Authority during the pre-disaster and post-disaster phases and by laying down the sequence of actions to be taken by the Sector during a Telecom Emergency, this document aims to provide guidance to the Sector in these circumstances.
Aside from providing pertinent information about the Sector's response to incidents and telecom emergencies that may have a direct or indirect impact on the Critical Telecommunication Infrastructure and Services of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Plan will also serve as a guide to help those who need a better understanding of how the sector should respond.
According to Mr. Philip Marnick, the TRA's General Director, " We all depend upon on Telecoms it is essential it just works all the time. In emergency or disaster situations we need to ensure the TRA and industry can work together so we have a working telecoms system both here in Bahrain and to and from other countries. We cannot be cut off. Our Telecoms Emergency Plan is designed to ensure we have resilience and if emergencies occur – be they natural disasters, or other significant emergency events, we can all work together to get communications working - to keep us connected and to support disaster relief and search and rescue operations. "
Source: Press Release