International Society of Automation (ISA) News & Articles
The International Society of Automation's Top Blog Posts of 2024
- by Kara Phelps
- January 6, 2025
- News
Here are the top 20 overall highest performing blog posts of 2024 on ISA Interchange. Will your article make it to a list like this in 2025?
Unlocking the Next Wave of Automation Careers: AI, ML and Smart Technologies Leading the Charge
- January 2, 2025
- Opinion
The automation workforce revolution has highlighted three distinct new automation-related careers that are responding to technology maturity and market demand.
Enhancing Power Grid Resiliency
- by James Haw
- January 2, 2025
- Feature
New technology improves grid reliability and safety through early fault detection.
What Does the Future of Zero Trust in OT Look Like?
- by Jacob Chapman
- January 1, 2025
- Feature
The future of zero trust in OT will bring both enhanced security and utility.
Sharing Insights on ISA/IEC 62443
- by Kara Phelps
- December 31, 2024
- News
Let's take a moment to recognize the significant growth in ISAGCA's awareness and outreach work as we look back at a small sample of media placements so far in 2024.
Onward and Upward to 2025: Proud of a Great Year at ISA
- by Prabhu Soundarrajan
- December 26, 2024
- Opinion
We certainly had an eventful year! ISA continued to make massive strides forward in 2024. Here are just a few highlights.
Ensuring RCM or DCS Redundancy and Its Security in a Complex Industrial Environment
- by Ashraf Sainudeen
- December 24, 2024
- Feature
Let's explore essential aspects of RCM/DCS redundancy and security, offering insights and actionable practices for effective system management.
2025 Enrollment Open for International Society of Automation (ISA) Mentor
- December 23, 2024
- News
ISA's Mentor Program connects early-career professionals with industry experts, offering guidance, career growth and professional development from February to November 2025.
Practical Insights for Implementing Control System Security
- by Pinakin Gokhale
- December 20, 2024
- Feature
Effective control system security is a continuous, evolving process that requires a combination of technical measures, user awareness and a structured approach to improvement.
How Did Automation Professionals Benefit from ISA in 2024?
- December 18, 2024
- News
If you aren't yet a member of ISA, there is still time to join now (before Dec. 31, 2024) and receive the rest of 2024 free!
Enhancing Cybersecurity Visibility in Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
- by Devin Partida
- September 12, 2024
- Feature
Security engineers and cybersecurity professionals must work together to enhance cybersecurity visibility in the infrastructure sector.
How Digital Twins Improve Industrial Supply Chain Cybersecurity
- by Zac Amos
- September 11, 2024
- Feature
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.
Smart Manufacturing and Its Role in Sustainable Production
- by Ainsley Lawrence
- September 10, 2024
- Feature
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
- September 9, 2024
- News
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
- by Nahla Davies
- September 6, 2024
- Feature
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
- by Ashraf Sainudeen
- September 4, 2024
- Feature
Controls engineers often face significant pressure when collaborating with OT cybersecurity teams due to several factors.
ISA Announces New ISA-95/IEC 62264 Enterprise-Control System Integration Certificate Program
- September 3, 2024
- News
ISA has announced a new certificate program designed to provide an overview of the ISA-95/IEC 62264 standards framework for integrating enterprise and control systems in manufacturing.
The Critical Role of BCP and DR Planning in OT Cybersecurity: Lessons from the CrowdStrike Incident
- by Vaibhav Malik
- August 30, 2024
- Feature
The importance of robust business continuity planning and disaster recovery strategies in OT environments has never been more apparent.
ISA Prepares for 2024 Automation Summit & Expo
- August 29, 2024
- News
Known as “the automation event of the year,” ASE will bring many globally recognized experts in industrial automation to the area when it takes place Sept. 30 - Oct. 3, 2024.
The Role of AI and Smart Connectivity: A Digital Journey Within IT and OT
- by Achal Lekhi
- August 28, 2024
- Feature
Those that successfully integrate OT and IT systems through IIoT will be better positioned to harness the full potential of AI.