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These days, you can't afford not to know the latest trends and developments in the world of security. Your processes, your business, and your industry rely on you to make sure your systems are secure.

Standards

Our security-related standards committees focus on determining specific security requirements for industrial automation and control, integrating international best practices and up-to-the-minute technology. The standards that these committees create can be used in multiple industries, and the documents produced can help you establish, maintain, and refresh your security programs.

• ISA-99, Manufacturing and Control Systems Security
• ISA-12, Chairman's Advisory Group
• ISA-84, Programmable Electronic System (PES) for Use in Safety Applications
• ISA-77, Fossil Power Plant Standards
• ISA-75, Control Valve Standards

Training

ISA is recognized worldwide as a leader in nonbiased, vendor-neutral education and training programs for automation professionals. Industry professionals — experienced engineers, practicing technicians, and newcomers alike — can hone their skills at ISA's regional training centers; through onsite training programs at their company; or via ISA CyberU web-seminars, CD-ROM courses, and online courses.

• Cyber Security Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (IC38PC)
• Securing Industrial Networks: Cyber Protection for Automation, Control and SCADA Systems (IC32C)
• Security Engineering for Industrial Automation Systems (IC32)
• Network Security Series Part 2: Firewalls and Filtering Security on the Plant Floor

ISA EXPO 2008

ISA EXPO is your source for in-depth technical coverage of topics critical to automation and control success. Experience the power of a technology-intensive event, organized around six core automation and control themes, giving attendees a content-rich environment with unlimited opportunity for exploration of key technologies, professional growth, and interaction with like minded professionals. You'll benefit from the practical experience of others as you discuss best practices, lessons learned, and solutions to your unique automation challenges.

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Intech

InTech magazine provides the most thought-provoking, in-depth, and credible coverage of automation technologies, applications, and strategies to help automation professionals like you succeed. InTech delivers practical solutions for your on-the-job challenges with a weekly up-to-the-minute news bulletin; a highly interactive, searchable website; and access to the information you need to stay informed about significant technical developments, applications, trends, and standards.

• What Happens in Plant Stays in Plant
• The Line
• Industrial Network Integrity

Books

ISA has hundreds of resources on the hottest topics in the industry today. With books on subjects like security, enterprise integration, batch manufacturing, data processing, instruments, and more, we're your source for the latest information - you'll reference us over and over again.

Industrial Network Security - David Teumim

Certification

ISA certification programs provide a non-biased, third-party, objective assessment and confirmation of an employee's skills. Our certification programs can ensure employers a high level of skill and competency, and provide end-users with a benchmark for comparing vendor quality.

Certified Automation Professional® (CAP® )

Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®)

Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanic® (CIMM®)

Additional Topics

Pease click on one of the topics below to learn more about how ISA can help your company succeed in all facets of your business.

• Process Automation
• Safety
• Wireless
• Environmental Control
• Enterprise Integration
• List of All ISA Standards Committees
• List of All ISA Publications
• List of All ISA Training