Microsoft drops new open-source tool for OT security solutions

TLDR:

• Microsoft releases new open-source tool ICSpector for OT security.
• The ICSpector tool helps address threats in industrial control systems.

Microsoft has released the ICSpector tool, an open-source framework designed to enhance threat analysis for industrial control systems. These systems, like programmable logic controllers (PLCs), are crucial for managing operations in industrial environments but lack adequate threat detection tools and expertise. The tool scans and extracts information from PLCs, detecting any malicious code or modifications. By supporting various OT protocols, such as Siemens S7Comm and Rockwell RSLogix, the tool aims to enhance overall security and address nation-state attacks on critical infrastructure. With concerns about weak OT security, the release of ICSpector represents a step towards bolstering defenses and protecting OT assets.