VANCOUVER, BC – January 15, 2008 - Wurldtech Security Technologies has become a Technical Member of the ISA Security Compliance Institute, an organization of industrial technology vendors and end-users dedicated to establishing specifications and processes for testing and certifying control systems products. The ISA Security Compliance Institute is a globally recognized body that is working toward establishing the ISASecure designation which identifies and promotes security compliant products and systems in the industrial automation industry.
As a Technical Member of the ISA Security Compliance Institute, Wurldtech’s participation is a natural extension of the company’s Achilles Certification program, which was launched in 2007 by the world’s largest industry stakeholders to provide a benchmark for the development and deployment of secure industrial control systems. "Wurldtech shares in the ISA Security Compliance Institute’s vision of a global standard and is very pleased to work alongside other industry leaders to shape the future of the industrial automation industry,” said Tyler Williams, President and CEO of Wurldtech Security Technologies.
“Our top priority is to facilitate industry-wide adoption of standards to protect mission-critical systems and to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the world’s critical infrastructures. As such, we look forward to contributing our expertise in the form of our people, process and technology, and taking an active role in establishing best practices for industrial cyber-security standards and certification.” This collaborative effort by ISA Security Compliance Institute member organizations will promote the integration of disparate security practices into a single, open framework by establishing the ISASecure designation.
Compliant products will be entitled to carry the ISASecure designation, which provides instant recognition of the product's security characteristics to asset owners and integrators when making procurement decisions. “As an internationally-recognized leader in industrial cyber-security and a trusted advisor to many of our member organizations, we are very excited to welcome Wurldtech into the ISA Security Compliance Institute as a Technical Member,” said Andre Ristaino, Managing Director, ISA Security Compliance Institute. “Their unique domain expertise, leading technologies and industry stewardship will provide great value to the ISA Security Compliance Institute and our efforts to secure process control systems and products around the world.”
About ISA
Founded in 1945, ISA is a leading, global, nonprofit organization that is setting the standard for automation by helping over 30,000 worldwide members and other professionals solve difficult technical problems, while enhancing their leadership and personal career capabilities. Based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, ISA develops standards; certifies industry professionals; provides education and training; publishes books and technical articles; and hosts the largest conference and exhibition for automation professionals in the Western Hemisphere. ISA is the founding sponsor of The Automation Federation.
About Wurldtech Security Technologies, Inc. Wurldtech Security Technologies, headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Canada, is a leading provider of security solutions to SCADA, process control and critical infrastructure industries worldwide. Wurldtech has a proven track record in recognizing and responding to cyber-security threats; developed the industry’s first available controller certification program; and has certified the largest number of products from global suppliers of the systems used in today’s critical infrastructures. Wurldtech is committed to delivering breakthrough products and services that help protect global critical infrastructure and address the security needs of major industrial organizations and government agencies worldwide.
