Research Triangle Park, NC (25 April 2005) – ISA- The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society – recently announced the release of Industrial Network Security by David J. Teumim. The emerging field of Industrial Network Security came to the forefront after the September 11th terrorist attacks. Process control systems for chemical plants and refineries, SCADA networks for utilities, and factory automation systems for discrete manufacturing are becoming more vital each day. Every area of the industry needs protection from hackers, disgruntled employees, and even cyber terrorists.
This easy-to-read book provides an introduction to the field of Industrial Network Security and leverages the technical information ISA has developed in its short courses and conferences. It includes a brief tutorial on the basics of IT cyber security for the uninitiated. Industrial Network Security also takes a look at the many different organizations contributing to this area.
Although most of industrial network security is cyber in nature, it includes summaries of physical and personnel security to round out this new field.More information about this resource can be found at www.isa.org/networksecurity .
About ISA
ISA—The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society ( www.isa.org ) is a global, nonprofit, educational organization connecting people and ideas in automation. The Society fosters advancement in the theory, design, manufacture, and use of sensors, instruments, computers, and systems for automation in a wide variety of applications. In addition to hosting the largest conferences and exhibitions for automation in the Western Hemisphere, ISA is a leading technical training organization and a respected publisher of books, magazines, and standards.
ISA also serves the professional development and certification needs of industry professionals and practitioners with its Certified Automation Professional (CAP), Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®), and Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanics (CIMM) programs; and the Control Systems Engineers (CSE) license. Founded in 1945, ISA has expanded its technical and geographical reach to become a resource for 30,000 Members and thousands of other professionals and practitioners in more than 110 countries around the world.
