International Society of Automation (ISA) News & Articles
Highlighting Cybersecurity Awareness Month with ISA's Cybersecurity Library
- by Kara Phelps
- October 3, 2024
- News
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
- by Renee Bassett and Melissa Landon
- October 1, 2024
- Feature
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
- by Zac Amos
- September 27, 2024
- Feature
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
- by Ashraf Sainudeen
- September 25, 2024
- Feature
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
- September 24, 2024
- News
The subjects covered in Project Management: A Technician's Guide, Second Edition are included on the ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) exam.
Building a Centrifugal Pump Digital Twin for a Chemical Plant
- by Preston Johnson
- September 23, 2024
- Feature
A digital twin represents a physical asset and its function; it contains intelligence to evaluate static and real-time data.
A Flare System Digital Twin for CO2e Emissions Inference
- by Julian Amezquita & Juan Hoyos
- September 23, 2024
- Feature
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.
Future-proofing Manufacturing: Integrating Safety and Innovation
- by Ainsley Lawrence
- September 18, 2024
- Feature
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
- by Colin Earls
- September 17, 2024
- Feature
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
- September 17, 2024
- News
The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced the publication of a new position paper, “Automation Shapes Global Economic Growth and Development.”