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ISA Updates Widely Used Engineering Symbols and Drawings Standard ISA-5.1
ISA has published a new update of its most widely used standard, the internationally recognized ANSI/ISA-5.1, Instrumentation and Control Symbols and Identification. -
Highlighting Cybersecurity Awareness Month with ISA's Cybersecurity Library
Understanding how to mitigate cyber risk in industrial environments will only grow more important for automation professionals. -
ISA Honors and Awards Committee Bestows Celebrating Excellence Awards for 2024
Dozens of active ISA volunteers were recognized for enduring society service, standards achievement, and much more. -
Leverage Predictive Analytics to Identify Insider Threats in Smart Manufacturing
Predictive analytics technology forecasts outcomes and could be critical for early detection and intervention—but will it be enough? -
Addressing SCADA Access Control Challenges and Practical Solutions
Implementing access control in SCADA systems is challenging and often considered impractical due to the unique nature of industrial environments. -
Project Management for Automation Technicians: A New Perspective
The subjects covered in Project Management: A Technician's Guide, Second Edition are included on the ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) exam. -
A Flare System Digital Twin for CO2e Emissions Inference
A simple and effective estimation model for flare emissions is key for reduction of carbon footprint in industry to achieve zero routine flaring by the 2030 goal. -
Building a Centrifugal Pump Digital Twin for a Chemical Plant
A digital twin represents a physical asset and its function; it contains intelligence to evaluate static and real-time data. -
Future-proofing Manufacturing: Integrating Safety and Innovation
Let's take a closer look at these trends and practices, which are vital in today’s complex landscape to ensure more resilient, safe and sustainable manufacturing. -
The Growing Importance of Security in the Age of AI and Automation
As the adoption of AI continues to accelerate across industries, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical—especially when it comes to industrial automation. -
ISA Highlights How Automation Shapes Global Economic Growth in New Position Paper
The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced the publication of a new position paper, “Automation Shapes Global Economic Growth and Development.” -
How to Validate Your Knowledge of the ISA-95/IEC 62264 Standards Framework
The ISA-95/IEC 62264 standards framework for integrating enterprise and control systems is considered foundational to modern manufacturing. -
International Society of Automation Announces Expansion of UK Section
ISA expands its UK section to include all regions, supporting professionals in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. -
Enhancing Cybersecurity Visibility in Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
Security engineers and cybersecurity professionals must work together to enhance cybersecurity visibility in the infrastructure sector. -
How Digital Twins Improve Industrial Supply Chain Cybersecurity
Whether you want to secure board buy-in or convince your team implementing a digital twin is the right choice, consider turning industry success stories and relevant metrics into visuals. -
The International Society of Automation (ISA) Launches Global Call for Volunteers
ISA launches a global call for volunteers, connecting members with various opportunities based on expertise and availability. Learn how to set up your volunteer profile online. -
Smart Manufacturing and Its Role in Sustainable Production
Smart technology can become a critical tool as manufacturers aim to reach net-zero (carbon neutrality) and waste-reduction targets. -
Next Cohort of ISA Business Academy Begins October
Join the next ISA Business Academy cohort starting October 9 for a 10-week digital program on people management and business finance. -
Cyber-resilient Automation: Building Security from the Ground Up
This article explores the basic concepts behind building cyber-resilient operational technology (OT) while highlighting a few ways the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards offer guidance. -
Uniting Controls and OT Security Engineers for Stronger ICS Security
Controls engineers often face significant pressure when collaborating with OT cybersecurity teams due to several factors.




















