ISA Announces Creation of
Global Cybersecurity Alliance
Cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities are clear and present dangers to our facilities, our processes, and the safety of our communities.
In today’s connected world, every digital device is a potential vulnerability point. Recent attacks on safety systems in multiple industries have proven that threat actors have the capability and motivation to cause significant physical damage and put lives at risk.
Governments around the world are becoming more concerned about the impact of cybersecurity vulnerabilities, especially when it comes to critical infrastructure applications. Regulatory activity is ongoing, and experienced technical experts need to weigh in on how those regulations are crafted and implemented. We can't approach this unilaterally -- we can only approach it together. Our voices need to be heard.
The World’s Only Consensus-Based Automation and Control Systems Cybersecurity Standards
Industries have long relied on global standards to solve technical problems and bring consistency to process and product design. Leveraging industry standards increases productivity, lowers costs, and keeps people, industrial facilities, and commercial buildings safe. The ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards is the world’s only consensus-based cybersecurity standard for automation and control system applications. These standards codify hundreds of years of operational technology and IoT cybersecurity subject matter expertise.
The standards define requirements and procedures for implementing electronically secure automation and industrial control systems and security practices and assessing electronic security performance. The series approaches the cybersecurity challenge in a holistic way, bridging the gap between operations and information technology; and between process safety and cybersecurity.
ISA is the Home of Industrial Cybersecurity Collaboration
The objectives of the Global Cybersecurity Alliance include the acceleration and expansion of standards, certification, education programs, advocacy efforts, and thought leadership. Member companies will identify and prioritize initiatives, work to proliferate adoption of and compliance with global standards, and contribute to workforce education and certification programs.
Members of the Alliance will bring their expertise and experience together to:
Let’s talk about how your company or organization can join us – contact Rick Zabel at rzabel@isa.org or +1 919 990 9233.
Press and media should contact ISA’s Director of Marketing and Communications, Jennifer Halsey, at jhalsey@isa.org or +1 919 990 9287.
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