International Society of Automation (ISA) News & Articles

ISA Podcast Explores Immersive Tech for Students

  • by Kara Phelps
  • July 17, 2024
  • News

The International Society of Automation (ISA) podcast, Podomation, continues to gather momentum.

Importance and Challenges of OT Patching in Line with ISA/IEC 62443-2-3

  • by Muhammad Musbah
  • July 17, 2024
  • Feature

In the realm of Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS), effective patch management is critical, and it is governed by ISA/IEC 62443-2-3.

International Society of Automation Named a 2024 Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits

  • July 16, 2024
  • News

“We are proud to be named a 2024 Top-Rated Nonprofit,” said Claire Fallon, ISA CEO and executive director.

ISA Awards Scholarships to 30 Students from Seven Countries

  • July 12, 2024
  • News

The International Society of Automation (ISA)–the leading professional society for automation–has announced the recipients of its 2024 scholarships.

ISA Launches AI-Powered Large-Language Model Trained on ISA Content

  • July 11, 2024
  • News

MimoSM service answers questions about industrial automation and cybersecurity.

ISA White Paper on IIoT Systems Addresses Unique Cybersecurity Needs of Cloud and Edge-Cloud Services

  • July 9, 2024
  • News

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced that its ISASecure cybersecurity certification program and the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance have released a new paper on industrial internet of things (IIoT) systems.

Equipping Students and Educators with Industrial Cybersecurity Knowledge

  • by Sean McBride
  • July 3, 2024
  • Feature

The ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance has released the Curricular Guidance: Industrial Cybersecurity Knowledge document.

How to Implement Adaptive Security in Your Organization

  • by Zac Amos
  • July 2, 2024
  • Feature

Whereas conventional methods build their protections around responding to incidents—internal or in other organizations—the adaptive approach proactively looks for new threats and opportunities to improve. 

Industrial Control Systems Certification

  • by Nikhil Kapoor
  • June 28, 2024
  • Feature

An increasing number of intentional attacks are being detected that target industrial control systems (ICS).

ISA Hosts Leading OT Cybersecurity Summit in London

  • June 27, 2024
  • News

Attendance more than doubled in the event’s second year.

Automation Can Help Make Deep-Sea Mining Safer and Less Environmentally Disruptive

  • by Steve Mustard
  • February 28, 2024
  • Feature

If Norway and the wider international community decide to conduct DSM operations, then automation must be used throughout the exploration and exploitation process.

Is AI the Key to Unlocking Procurement Cost Savings?

  • by Emily Newton
  • February 27, 2024
  • Feature

As more people experiment with using artificial intelligence (AI) for real-life use cases, many wonder if their approach could bring procurement cost savings.

The Role of AI in Whistleblower Identity Protection and Incident Reporting

  • by Devin Partida
  • February 23, 2024
  • Feature

Artificial Intelligence—through machine learning and natural language processing—enhances the security and anonymity of whistleblowers.

ISA to Host Leading Industrial Cybersecurity Event in London in June

  • February 23, 2024
  • News

Join experts in operational technology for conversations on intelligence evolution and IoT cybersecurity, plus industry-leading cybersecurity training and a virtual escape room.

Eight Reasons to Harness the Power of Cobots for Superior Welding Automation

  • by Emily Newton
  • February 22, 2024
  • Feature

Welding with cobots helps organizations capitalize on this technology’s benefits while managing its shortcomings.

ISA Reinforces Critical Nature of Automation in Achieving Global Energy Goals in New Position Paper

  • February 19, 2024
  • News

In this paper, ISA explains how automation can support energy supply and efficiency.

Securing the Future: IoT Product Testing and Information Security in Smart Manufacturing

  • by Katie Brenneman
  • February 16, 2024
  • Feature

The Information of Things industry is booming. Data collected by Statista shows that the sector grew by 76% from 2019 to 2023 and is expected to reach nearly $30 billion by 2030.

AI Revolution in OT Cybersecurity: Pen Testing and Forensics Unleashed

  • by Mohannah AlRasan
  • February 15, 2024
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Integrating AI in digital forensics and penetration testing for OT systems offers substantial benefits.

Improve Industrial Performance with Automated Energy Storage Solutions

  • by Emily Newton
  • February 14, 2024
  • Feature

Continuous access to energy can help companies across industries remain competitive and meet performance goals.

AI in Oil: Unleashing a New Era of Efficiency and Innovation

  • by Emily Newton
  • February 12, 2024
  • Feature

Many business leaders are rapidly exploring options for using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve productivity, reduce errors, manage costs and more.