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Whether you’re extending Zeek’s functionality or integrating it into a larger NDR stack, your work probably involves some form of source code. While that code is ultimately a means to an end, I like code to…
read more about Developing Zeek Scripts with StyleThe Zeek 6 release includes a very powerful new feature: the ability to script Zeek in JavaScript. In this post we’ll explain what this capability brings to Zeek, how it works internally, and where we see…
read more about A first look at Zeek’s new JavaScript supportThe typical experience of developing in a programming language has changed substantially since the time Zeek script was first introduced in the mid 90s. Today users rightfully expect an inclusive environment with approachable ways to interact…
read more about Modern developer tooling for Zeek scriptI recently attempted to better understand script execution flow. As Zeek’s scripting language is heavily driven by events, debugging scripts can, at times, be frustrating and surprising. In an effort to reduce both frustration and surprises…
read more about Functions, hooks, and events. Oh my!Zeek From Home, Episode 6 recorded on 10 June and featured guest Aashish Sharma of LBL and the Zeek Project Leadership Team who discussed and presented on Zeek Scripting. Zeek From Home is a weekly Zeek…
read more about Zeek From Home – Episode 6 – Zeek Scripting 101 to 495 in 45 Mins. – Recording Now Available!This post serves as an introduction to some of the pitfalls I had to learn about whilst writing scripts. Hopefully, they help you avoid the same pitfalls. In some of the below example code snippets, bold…
read more about 7 Dos And Don’ts For Zeek Scripting