Landing Page About[section separator="true" padding-right="10"][section-item][row][column 6]Essence is a cybersecurity analytic tool in development by NRECA that monitors for cyberthreats and instantly provides key data to network administrators and system operators to isolate the incident and defend the system. Using an algorithm that sets a “normal” state for a computer network, Essence evaluates the system continually for anything out of the ordinary. When an anomaly is detected, an alarm is raised. [/column] [column 6][panel color="primary" title="Deployment%20Testing%20at%2055%20Co-ops"]NRECA members who are interested in becoming involved in the Essence program may contact Doug Lambert at: Doug.Lambert@nreca.coop [/panel] [/column] [/row] [row][column 12]With funds from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), NRECA began developing Essence in 2014 and as part of the research, developed a five-layer framework of cybersecurity tools. In September 2020, the DOE awarded NRECA $6M to take Essence to the next level and test deployment at 55 cooperatives nationwide. NRECA will report on progress with Essence to our members. Please visit this site for updates. [/column] [/row] [/section-item] [/section]
