Comprehensive Cybersecurity Solutions for Operational Technology (OT) Environments - Software Licensing Opportunity CS-001
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AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025Licensing opportunity for two software products to strengthen cybersecurity in Operational Technology environments. Through the CyOTE program, the Department of Energy and Idaho National Laboratory seek license(s) for OPTIC, a downloadable app that helps OT professionals detect and analyze anomalies, differentiate threats from routine maintenance, guide structured anomaly documentation, and serve as a cybersecurity awareness/training tool with forensic research capabilities; and CATCH, a real-time telemetry collection and analysis framework with nine detection engines, MITRE ATT&CK for ICS mapping, STIX 2.1 reporting, and automated threat intelligence sharing via TAXII, designed to augment existing security controls and improve forensic investigations. The tools are intended to work together to boost threat detection, response, and overall OT resilience.
This is a licensing opportunity to obtain these software solutions from Idaho National Laboratory; it is not a funding opportunity, grant, or a solicitation for external services. The notice emphasizes an integrated approach where OPTIC and CATCH complement each other to strengthen energy security and enable collaboration across industry sectors, with potential collaboration possibilities for licensees.
Comprehensive Cybersecurity Solutions for Operational Technology (OT) Environments Introduction As cybersecurity threats against Operational Technology (OT) networks continue to grow, the Department of Energy (DOE) and Idaho National Laboratory (INL), through the Cybersecurity for the Operational Technology Environment (CyOTE™) program, have developed a suite of tools to strengthen cybersecurity monitoring, detection, and response. The initial release of solutions include — OPTIC, and CATCH— offering targeted capabilities to enhance protection and resilience in critical infrastructure. Operational Process for Trigger Identification and Comprehension (OPTIC) Overview: OPTIC is a downloadable application designed to support CyOTE methodologies by assisting OT professionals in detecting and analyzing cyber anomalies. It aids in differentiating between malicious threats and routine maintenance irregularities. Key Benefits: - Integrates with a Safety-Culture of OT environments - Guides users through a structured workflow for anomaly documentation and analysis. - Functions as a cybersecurity awareness training tool. - Provides forensic research capabilities to investigate past cyber events. - Saves time by consolidating government and industry standards into a single interface. - Enhances cybersecurity decision-making and response efficiency. Collection and Analysis of Telemetry for CyOTE Heuristics (CATCH) Overview: CATCH is a real-time telemetry collection and analysis framework designed to augment existing security controls with CyOTE analytics. It provides deep insights into network traffic, system logs, and user activities to detect cyber threats proactively. Key Benefits: - Offers nine detection engines for comprehensive threat monitoring. - Uses the MITRE ATT&CK® framework for analyzing ICS vulnerabilities. - Generates STIX 2.1 reports and automates threat intelligence sharing via TAXII. - Enhances forensic investigations by correlating telemetry data across systems. - Integrates with BAM and OPTIC to improve threat detection and response. Integrated Cybersecurity Approach These tools can work together to improve the cybersecurity ecosystem for OT environments. By leveraging the CyOTE tools, OPTIC and CATCH, organizations can: - Detect and respond to cyber threats more effectively. - Improve operational resilience and mitigate risks proactively. - Collaborate across industry sectors to strengthen energy security. Licensing Opportunity Notice This opportunity describes a chance to license the software mentioned from Idaho National Laboratory (INL). This is not a funding opportunity, grant, or a solicitation for external services. We are seeking parties interested in licensing these software solutions, with potential collaboration opportunities. For more information, contact td@inl.gov or visit https://cyote.inl.gov/
From Special Notice posted on Jun 03, 2025Comprehensive Cybersecurity Solutions for Operational Technology (OT) Environments Introduction As cybersecurity threats against Operational Technology (OT) networks continue to grow, the Department of Energy (DOE) and Idaho National Laboratory (INL), through the Cybersecurity for the Operational Technology Environment (CyOTE ) program, have developed a suite of tools to strengthen cybersecurity monitoring, detection, and response. The initial release of solutions include OPTIC, and CATCH offering targeted capabilities to enhance protection and resilience in critical infrastructure. Operational Process for Trigger Identification and Comprehension (OPTIC) Overview: OPTIC is a downloadable application designed to support CyOTE methodologies by assisting OT professionals in detecting and analyzing cyber anomalies. It aids in differentiating between malicious threats and routine maintenance irregularities. Key Benefits: Integrates with a Safety-Culture of OT environments Guides users through a structured workflow for anomaly documentation and analysis. Functions as a cybersecurity awareness training tool. Provides forensic research capabilities to investigate past cyber events. Saves time by consolidating government and industry standards into a single interface. Enhances cybersecurity decision-making and response efficiency. Collection and Analysis of Telemetry for CyOTE Heuristics (CATCH) Overview: CATCH is a real-time telemetry collection and analysis framework designed to augment existing security controls with CyOTE analytics. It provides deep insights into network traffic, system logs, and user activities to detect cyber threats proactively. Key Benefits: Offers nine detection engines for comprehensive threat monitoring. Uses the MITRE ATT&CK framework for analyzing ICS vulnerabilities. Generates STIX 2.1 reports and automates threat intelligence sharing via TAXII. Enhances forensic investigations by correlating telemetry data across systems. Integrates with BAM and OPTIC to improve threat detection and response. Integrated Cybersecurity Approach These tools can work together to improve the cybersecurity ecosystem for OT environments. By leveraging the CyOTE tools, OPTIC and CATCH, organizations can: Detect and respond to cyber threats more effectively. Improve operational resilience and mitigate risks proactively. Collaborate across industry sectors to strengthen energy security. Licensing Opportunity Notice This opportunity describes a chance to license the software mentioned from Idaho National Laboratory (INL). This is not a funding opportunity, grant, or a solicitation for external services. We are seeking parties interested in licensing these software solutions, with potential collaboration opportunities. For more information, contact td@inl.gov or visit https://cyote.inl.gov/
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- Response Deadline: Jun 20, 2025 → Sep 20, 2025
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