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Welcome to the October 2026 issue of the International Society of Automation’s online magazine, Automation.com Monthly, the annual roundup of OT Cybersecurity Trends. Learn how to secure connected legacy systems, prepare to resist quantum-computer-enabled decryption, manage end-of-life IoT devices, and more. Discover what the EU Cyber Resilience Act means for asset owners and automation suppliers. Access global research on industrial cybersecurity vulnerabilities, mitigations, and protection strategies. Discover resources for staying up to date on OT cybersecurity strategies at every level.

The ISA Automation Summit & Expo (ASE) returns to the Walt Disney World, this time at Swan and Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 27–29 September 2026, bringing a sharpened focus on artificial intelligence, robotics and hands-on professional development.

Welcome to the latest issue of the International Society of Automation’s online magazine, Automation.com Monthly. September 2026 covers...

ISA is seeking volunteer committee members to shape developmental aspects and best practices for industrial control centers.

Welcome to the latest issue of the International Society of Automation’s online magazine, Automation.com Monthly. June 2026 covers...

AI is no longer an emerging experiment in industrial environments — it is now a foundational capability driving efficiency, resilience and enterprise-wide transformation. 

Whether you’re an asset owner or OT cybersecurity product supplier, now is the time to understand the benefits and methods of certification to the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards.

With so much changing so fast, it helps to have a trusted source.

Attendees can learn about cyber-physical security, industrial supply chain threats and mitigation and more, as well as attend certificate training courses.

Welcome to the latest issue of the International Society of Automation’s online magazine, Automation.com Monthly. May 2026 is the 11th annual Industrial Automation & Control Trends issue.

Building the capability to sustain new-system implementations is essential to operational success.

Automation professionals dive deep into fundamentals — just what are the foundational technologies enabling digital twins? — and the cutting-edge. Those who learn to apply AI can shape the next generation of industrial projects.

In 2026, staying ahead of industrial automation trends involves a mix of attending global events, subscribing to real-time digital news and joining professional associations.

ISA Fellows and other automation professionals discuss data historians and what’s needed to turn process data into performance improvement. Learn how to use real-time corrosion and erosion monitoring for maintenance planning.

General interest in AI is exploding, generating questions, fears, excitement and pilot projects across industries, from advertising to zoology.

Sign in to download the issue PDF or read online all the articles on digital transformation and industrial AI in this Nov/Dec 2025 issue of Automation.com Monthly.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Building a Cyber Strong America."

ISA President Scott Reynolds moderated a panel on the cybersecurity risks related to the convergence of enterprise-level IT systems and industrial OT systems.

The My ISA Story series celebrates individual ISA members telling their stories of ISA people, activities and standards.

Embed cybersecurity activities and requirements at every phase using ANSI/ISA-61511 and the ISA/IEC 62443 standards.