Open Source Software: ICSNPP: Advanced Industrial Control System Protocol Parsing for Zeek

The Department of Energy is announcing an opportunity for open-source software development, specifically for industrial control system network protocol parsing. The project, ICSNPP, aims to provide advanced protocol parsing for Zeek, a network security monitoring framework. The goal is to enhance the security of critical infrastructure networks by providing detailed insights into network activities. The advantages of ICSNPP include detailed protocol analysis, quick and easy integration, open-source accessibility, proactive threat hunting, and CISA-tested reliability. The potential applications of ICSNPP include the energy sector, manufacturing, water treatment facilities, and critical infrastructure. • Detailed protocol analysis for comprehensive network visibility • Quick and easy integration with Zeek • Open-source accessibility for community-driven development • Proactive threat hunting for advanced threat detection • CISA-tested reliability for real-world scenarios