Crypto-agile and adaptable data-centric zero trust architecture for operational technology (OT) systems this project enhances energy sector cybersecurity by extending a next generation data-centric…
Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- DECR0000065
- Recipient
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Operant Networks, Inc. UEI WG1SG7HFDQY9
- Awarding agency
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National Energy Technology Lab
Department of Energy
- Obligated
- $4,811,292
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 81.008 Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency Response (CESER)
- Completion date 36% complete
- Funding
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- $3,584,819.00 Federal
- $1,226,473.00 Non-federal
- Funding agency
- Office of Cyber Security Department of Energy
- Place of performance
- Rohnert Park, CA 94928, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
About this award
The Department of Energy Office of Cyber Security awarded a $4.811 million Cooperative Agreement to Operant Networks, Inc. on October 1, 2025, under the Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency Response (CESER) program (CFDA 81.008).
The project extends a next-generation data-centric zero trust communications architecture (DZTA) to enhance energy sector cybersecurity and support broader adoption across operational technology systems. Operant Networks will develop crypto-agile and adaptable capabilities that strengthen protection of distributed energy resources and industrial control systems against cybersecurity and physical threats.
Performance runs through September 30, 2028, with work conducted in Rohnert Park, California. The CESER program funds research, development, and demonstration of tools and technologies addressing cybersecurity, physical, electromagnetic, and natural hazard risks to U.S. critical energy infrastructure, with the intended outcome being next-generation capabilities for protection, monitoring, detection, response, containment, and recovery.
Description
Crypto-agile and adaptable data-centric zero trust architecture for operational technology (OT) systems this project enhances energy sector cybersecurity by extending a next generation data-centric zero trust communications architecture (dzta) to better support future widespread adoption.
Transactions
| Action | Federal | Non-federal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment | $0 | $0 | |
| Original award | $3,584,819 | $1,226,473 |
Quick answers
Who received award DECR0000065?
DECR0000065 was awarded to Operant Networks, Inc. by National Energy Technology Lab (Department of Energy) on October 1, 2025.
How much is award DECR0000065 worth?
$4,811,292 has been obligated on DECR0000065: $3,584,819 in federal funding and $1,226,473 in non-federal funding.
Which agency awarded DECR0000065?
National Energy Technology Lab (Department of Energy) awarded DECR0000065, with funding from Office of Cyber Security (Department of Energy).
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