International Society of Automation (ISA) News & Articles

The Growing Importance of System Redundancy in Industry 4.0

  • by Emily Newton
  • May 15, 2024
  • Feature

As more organizations embrace digitization under Industry 4.0, those concerns have grown all the more prevalent. It’s now safe to say that thoughtful redundancy is essential for business continuity. 

ISA to Celebrate Safety Awareness Month in June

  • May 14, 2024
  • News

Celebrate Safety Awareness Month with ISA's discounted safety products and courses for a safer workplace. Stay informed on social media for updates and savings.

Streamlining Operations in Metal Fabrication

  • by Ellie Gabel
  • May 13, 2024
  • Feature

After discussing the digital transformation with employees and management, metal fabricators must outline their objectives.

AI and Cloud Computing: An Intrinsic Link

  • by Tchule Ribeiro
  • May 10, 2024
  • Feature

The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is intrinsically linked to the scalability provided by cloud computing.

SPAN Ports and OT Continuous Monitoring: Securing Otherwise Insecure Network Traffic

  • by Moreno Carullo
  • May 10, 2024
  • Feature

Modern networking, SPAN port evolution and protocol interoperability paved the way for operational technology (OT) and ICS network monitoring and cybersecurity.

ISA/IEC 62443 and Risk Assessment: New Horizons in the AI Revolution

  • by Mohannad AlRasan
  • May 9, 2024
  • Feature

Within the realm of cybersecurity for IACS, risk assessment is deemed the most crucial action and the initial phase in ISA/IEC 62443.

The Role of LLM Gateway in Application Integration

  • by Lucy Manole
  • May 8, 2024
  • Feature

By consolidating data and workflows across software applications, organizations can achieve application integrations that give their infrastructure a modern facelift, supporting agile business operations.

ISA Wins VFairs Eventeer Awards for the Second Year in a Row

  • May 6, 2024
  • News

The International Society of Automation (ISA) announced wins in multiple categories in the annual Eventeer Awards.

Should ISA/IEC 62443 Security Level 2 Be the Minimum for COTS Components?

  • by Liz Neiman
  • May 6, 2024
  • News

The ISA Security Compliance Institute asserts that commercial off the shelf components should be manufactured to a minimum of security level 2 as defined in the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards. 

Four Reasons Automation Is the Future of Metal Fabrication

  • by Emily Newton
  • May 3, 2024
  • Feature

Although automated fabrication was once a relatively niche possibility, more shop managers consider it a viable option.