GPS & PNT: A Single Point of Failure for CI?

Power utility telecommunications depend heavily on precise timing from GPS. Yet this foundational technology is increasingly seen by federal leaders as a single point of failure—highly susceptible to jamming, spoofing, and other disruptions that could have cascading effects on critical infrastructure.

Dana Goward, President of the Resilient Navigation and Timing Foundation, offers a unique insider perspective shaped by years of engagement with congressional committees, federal agencies, and White House staff. In this session, he will brief attendees on how policymakers in Washington are addressing GPS vulnerabilities, highlighting recent executive orders, agency guidance, and legislative initiatives aimed at strengthening the nation’s positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) resilience.

Goward will also introduce the complementary and backup timing technologies currently being evaluated at the federal level, offering utility telecom leaders a clear understanding of how national policy is likely to shape future industry expectations.

Key Takeaways: Policy direction, risk awareness, and strategic options for resilient timing.Utility Speaker: Proposal submitted by Beacham Still from Syncworks through Justin Hardy.