Friday, March 29, 2024

New ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance Accelerates Education, Readiness, and Knowledge Sharing

The International Society of Automation (ISA), a 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, readiness, and knowledge sharing.

The ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance will assemble a global group of stakeholders from end-user companies, control system vendors, IT and OT infrastructure providers, system integrators, and other industry affiliates to benefit everyone, especially the communities in which we operate and serve.

Industrial sectors, including manufacturing, commercial buildings, and critical infrastructure facilities, must explore new ways to better prevent, mitigate, and respond to catastrophic threats and attacks on their safety- and mission-critical assets, operations, and applications.

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“Several leading automation and other technology providers have engaged ISA to explore how they can work with us to proactively increase awareness and adoption of cybersecurity best practices, standards, and compliance in all relevant sectors,” said ISA Executive Director Mary Ramsey. “As an independent non-profit organization dedicated to improving operational excellence, ISA is uniquely able to fulfill the need for open, collaborative discussions and knowledge sharing.”

Among its defined objectives, the Global Cybersecurity Alliance will work to proliferate the adoption of and compliance with global standards. The acceleration and expansion of standards will address technology-related gaps and set best practices for managing processes within an open architecture. The Alliance will also develop certification and education programs for industry professionals; drive advocacy and thought leadership, and facilitate greater knowledge sharing among its members. Member companies will identify and prioritize initiatives, ensuring that the Alliance’s approach is multi-faceted.

“The ICS cybersecurity threat landscape is becoming more complex, with more direct attacks on the control system, IT, and OT infrastructure. Frequently backed by hostile nation-states, malevolent actors are becoming more sophisticated at targeting specific aspects of industrial control systems that have the potential to wreak havoc in the physical world, such as process safety systems,” said Larry O’Brien, Vice President of Research for ARC Advisory Group. “Standards and frameworks are valuable, but end users also need the resources to take the guidance provided by standards and put them into practice in real-world plant and OT environments. ARC applauds this effort to increase the security of industrial facilities.”

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