The International Society of Automation (ISA) and the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance have released a new guide to the world’s only consensus-based automation cybersecurity standards. “Quick Start Guide: An Overview of the ISA/IEC 62443 Series of Standards,” now available for…
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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) – observed every October – was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. Since its original inception…
ISA Announces First Founding Members of Global Cybersecurity Alliance
The International Society of Automation (ISA) announced the first Founding Members of its new Global Cybersecurity Alliance (GCA): Schneider ElectricRockwell AutomationHoneywellJohnson ControlsClarotyNozomi Networks. ISA created the Global Cybersecurity Alliance to advance cybersecurity readiness and awareness in manufacturing and critical infrastructure…
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New ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance Accelerates Education, Readiness, and Knowledge Sharing
The International Society of Automation (ISA), developer of ANSI/ISA 62443 series of automation and control systems cybersecurity standards (adopted by the International Electrotechnical Commission and endorsed by the United Nations), has created an open, collaborative forum to advance cybersecurity awareness,…
New ISA book introduces an inexpensive, easy-to-understand way to protect against industrial cyberattack
With their advanced, microprocessor-based technologies, today's industrial automation and control systems (IACS) deliver much-improved performance and features compared to their analog counterparts. Unfortunately, these newer, networked systems-with their ability to be configured remotely-are more vulnerable to cyberattack. Security PHA Review…
Safeguarding the Nation’s Critical Infrastructure
As part of raising awareness during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), each week in October we will feature a topic centered around the theme "our shared responsibility." In our final installment, we feature the importance of securing our critical infrastructure…
It’s Everyone’s Job to Ensure Online Safety at Work
As part of raising awareness during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), each week in October we will feature a topic centered around the theme "our shared responsibility." This week will focus on cybersecurity workforce education, training and awarenes while emphasizing…
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New ISA/IEC standard specifies cybersecurity capabilities for control system components
The ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards, developed by the ISA99 committee as American National Standards and adopted globally by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), is designed to provide a flexible framework to address and mitigate current and future security vulnerabilities…
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Educating for a Career in Cybersecurity
As part of raising awareness during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), each week in October we will feature a topic centered around the theme "our shared responsibility." This week we feature the growing need for cybersecurity professionals, and how to…
Make Your Home a Haven for Online Safety
As part of raising awareness during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), each week in October we will feature a topic centered around the theme "our shared responsibility." Our first feature is about cybersecurity in the home. These tips also…