EmberOT releases enhanced OT PCAP Analyzer version 0.1.4 to boost industrial asset monitoring - Industrial Cyber

EmberOT, a vendor of industrial asset and network monitoring solutions, announced on Wednesday an update for their free OT PCAP Analyzer. The latest version of the free PCAP analysis tool, version 0.1.4, introduces significant developments, performance enhancements, improved error handling, and support for the PCAP Next Generation (PCAPng) file type.

Founder and CEO Jori VanAntwerp states, “Our goal has always been to equip operators and asset owners with the best tools to ensure the security and efficiency of their critical infrastructure operations. With version 0.1.4 of the free OT PCAP Analyzer, we’ve expanded data insights and enhanced analysis capabilities to address the complex needs of modern ICS environments.”

The updated free PCAP analyzer now accommodates the .pcapng file format, which enables the processing of more detailed packet information. This includes information such as metadata, drop counters, DNS records, and annotations, providing users with a more comprehensive view of network activity.

The tool’s performance improvements and refined error handling ensure users can conduct seamless and efficient PCAP analysis, regardless of file size or complexity.

— Updated Features in OT PCAP Analyzer 0.1.4 —

The updated version of the OT PCAP Analyzer tool includes several new features:

▶ PCAPng Support: Leverages the capabilities of a PCAPng analyzer to provide extensive packet capture insights.

▶ Performance Enhancements: These include faster processing speeds and better handling of large PCAP files.

▶ Improved Error Handling: Ensures more reliable analytics and enhanced UX.

This release also contains the robust features that were already included in the initial launch of the free tool:

→ Intuitive and user-friendly UX to streamline the analysis process.

→ Unique dissectors provide more detailed and specific packet analysis.

→ View device metadata like IP addresses, vendor name, class (IT/OT), and subclass type (i.e., workstation, PLC).

→ Gain deeper insights into protocol communications and their directions.

→ Network traffic visualizations and maps of device communications.

→ Filter device view by protocol, CIDR, or manufacturer.

The new capabilities further solidify EmberOT’s commitment to advancing critical infrastructure security technology and empowering industrial security professionals. The OT PCAP Analyzer continues to be an indispensable tool for security operators, enabling them to visualize and interpret complex network data without internet dependence.

The free tool has already been downloaded by more than 1,300 members of the security community. With the updates in version 0.1.4, OT PCAP Analyzer provides critical insights into device communications, protocol identification, and network traffic visualization, supporting tasks like compliance management, incident response, and risk assessment.

In August, EmberOT announced a technology partnership with Garland Technology, a manufacturer of network TAPs, network packet brokers, inline bypass, and hardware data diodes. The move aims to increase efficiency and achieve comprehensive network visibility, essential for organizations adopting technologies.