International Society of Automation (ISA) News & Articles

International Society of Automation Fellows Nominations Now Open

  • June 17, 2024
  • News

Nominate a peer for the prestigious ISA Fellows designation recognizing outstanding contributions to the automation profession.

Enhancing Efficiency and Innovation in the Workplace

  • by Katie Brenneman
  • June 14, 2024
  • Feature

Let's review some of the best ways to use automation and other technologies to your advantage when looking to refine daily practice and boost innovation throughout your company.

Podomation Episode 4, Secure Seas: Navigating Maritime Cybersecurity, Now Airing

  • June 13, 2024
  • News

Gain insights into maritime cybersecurity in the latest episode of Podomation. Learn from industry experts about the importance of regulation and standards in managing cyber risks at sea.

Using First-principles Models in the Digital Age

  • by Dr. R. Russell Rhinehart
  • June 6, 2024
  • Feature

Have you ever wondered why we discard process knowledge and revert to Laplace transforms and linear models for control when first-principles models can work? So did I.

Most Cybersecurity Teams Are Unprepared for AI Cyberattacks

  • by Zac Amos
  • June 4, 2024
  • Feature

Cybersecurity teams aren’t the only ones using artificial intelligence to their advantage—cybercriminals are using this technology to launch never-before-seen cyberattacks, catching organizations off guard.

Armexa Partners with ISA to Offer Standards-based OT Cybersecurity Training

  • June 3, 2024
  • News

Armexa has entered into a course licensing agreement with ISA to deliver its industrial cybersecurity training suite of courses to clients based in North America.

How Much Does Rework/Repair Really Cost?

  • by Grant Vokey
  • May 31, 2024
  • Feature

What is the cost of production fallout? How does that cost affect the bottom line? Let’s look at a simplified scenario to find out.

Protecting Vital OT Infrastructure: Key Strategies for OT Penetration Testing

  • by Mohannad AlRasan
  • May 31, 2024
  • Feature

Cyberwarfare adversaries, such as APT groups, target OT systems for maximum impact, exploiting their vulnerabilities.

Top 10 Mistakes in pH System Design and How to Avoid Them

  • by Greg McMillan
  • May 30, 2024
  • Feature

This article covers the top 10 major mistakes Greg McMillan has seen in pH design and installation in a neutralizer tank in a waste treatment system.

How to Implement Cybersecurity Automation in Education

  • by Zac Amos
  • May 30, 2024
  • Feature

The education system is one of those industries with abnormally high risk, making it all the more crucial to implement advanced security measures like automation.