Critical Path Security is excited to announce that Patrick Kelley, our CEO and seasoned cybersecurity expert, will deliver specialized training on leveraging Zeek for advanced cybersecurity monitoring at the upcoming Co-op Cyber Tech conference. The event, a leading technical conference addressing cybersecurity in the cooperative space, is scheduled for June 24 - 26, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.
In this highly anticipated session, titled "Zeek: Leveraging ACID and OT Protocols," Patrick will offer practical, hands-on training tailored for critical infrastructure and operational technology (OT) professionals. Participants will gain invaluable insights into effective deployment and use of Zeek for comprehensive network visibility and threat detection across IT and OT environments.
Training Highlights Include:
- Zeek Deployment Best Practices: Optimal sensor placement strategies (external, internal, between network segments).
- Comprehensive Zeek Management: Mastering Zeek command-line tools and service control (zeekctl).
- Advanced Scaling Techniques: Distributed Zeek deployment using Docker and Ansible for enhanced performance.
- OT-Specific Protocol Analyzers: Hands-on exercises covering critical protocols such as ENIP/CIP, S7Comm, BACnet, DNP3, Modbus, and Profinet.
- CISA ATT&CK-based Control-system Indicator Detection (ACID): Practical guidance for implementing detection capabilities for critical OT security events.
- Integrating Zeek with AI: Leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and Multi-modal Command Processors (MCPs) to bridge IT and OT knowledge gaps.
Patrick Kelley brings over 25 years of experience in critical infrastructure, government contracting, and cybersecurity across various industries, including extensive experience as a Fractional CISO and within ultra-high-net-worth sectors. Recognized as an industry expert, Patrick frequently contributes insights to major news outlets including NBC, CNN, Fortune, Bloomberg, Guardian, and The Motley Fool.
Join Patrick at Co-op Cyber Tech 2025 to enhance your cybersecurity capabilities with Zeek. This training promises actionable knowledge attendees can immediately apply to fortify their cybersecurity posture.
For further details or inquiries, please contact Patrick Kelley directly at patrick.kelley@criticalpathsecurity.com or by phone at (478) 309-CRIT (2748).
We look forward to seeing you in Denver!
Date: June 24 - 26, 2025
Location: Denver, Colorado