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2020
November
ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance Appoints Advisory Board Leadership
- November 18, 2020
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ISA Releases New Whitepaper Exploring Convergence, Integration, and Security for IT and OT
- November 16, 2020
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ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance Welcomes Eight New Members
- November 12, 2020
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ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute Announces New System Certification Program
- November 04, 2020
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October
New Cybersecurity Guide: ISAGCA Introduces an Overview of Security Lifecycles in the ISA/IEC 62443 Series of Standards
- October 27, 2020
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New Virtual Event Series Tackles OT Cybersecurity Topics in Partnership with Saudi Aramco
- October 11, 2020
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September
ISA Provides Cybersecurity Training to U.S. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen During Cyber Shield 2020
- September 27, 2020
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New ISA/IEC Standard Provides Auditable Approach to Assessing Cybersecurity Risk
- September 14, 2020
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August
The International Society of Automation Recognizes 2020 ISA Fellows and 2020 Celebrating Excellence Awardees
- August 20, 2020
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July
ISA Report: 63 Percent of Automation Engineering Professionals Surveyed Believe Industry Standards Will Be 'Extremely Important' in the Future
- July 19, 2020
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May
ISA Releases New Whitepaper on Cybersecurity Challenges for Industrial Control Systems
- May 20, 2020
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March
February
2019 Excellence In Automation Award Winner - ILBOC!
- February 19, 2020
ISA publishes third edition of Start-Up: A Technician’s Guide
- February 19, 2020
January
2019
December
October
September
July
June
April
ISA appoints Renee Bassett to Chief Editor position
- April 24, 2019
UL panel upholds ISA appeal of UL cybersecurity standard
- April 24, 2019
February
January
2018
December
ISA to deliver end-user perspective to new smart manufacturing program
- December 01, 2018
November
ISA announces 2018 Standards & Practices Department award winners
- November 01, 2018
ISA announces appointment of Executive Director Mary Ramsey
- August 27, 2018
October
ISA announces recipients of 2018 author awards
- October 01, 2018
August
<p>{^widget|(widget_displayname)Inline+Image|(imageurl)%7e%2fgetmedia%2f6999a9a1-3309-4b04-b6d1-eadb755516c6%2fMary-Ramsey.jpg%3fwidth%3d200%26height%3d200%26ext%3d.jpg|(name)MVCInlineImage|(alignment)figure--right|(width)|(height)^}Research Triangle Park, North Carolina USA (27 August 2018) - The International Society of Automation (ISA) today announces the appointment of automation industry veteran Mary Ramsey as its new Executive Director.</p> <p>Ramsey, who has been serving as ISA's Interim Executive Director since January of this year, has more than 25 years of industrial automation experience. She specializes in leadership, change management and strategy development/execution. Prior to serving as ISA's Interim Executive Director, she served as Senior Vice President of Process Automation, Americas Region, at Schneider Electric, where she was responsible for a $550 million profit/loss statement and 1,200 employees. She has also served as Senior Vice President of Industry Business USA and Senior Vice President of Industry Business Europe within Schneider. Prior to joining Schneider Electric, Ramsey held several business development roles within Matrikon International; Instrinsyc; Intellution, Inc.; and GE Fanuc, among others.</p> <p>"Mary is a dynamic, experienced leader with a deep understanding of automation and the industries we represent," said 2018 ISA President Brian Curtis. "She has proven her ability to think strategically and help the organization align its priorities during her tenure as Interim Executive Director, and we are excited to welcome her on board permanently."</p> <p>A search committee comprised of nine ISA members and leaders from around the world worked to review dozens of resumes and conduct a series of interviews over the last several months. The committee's work resulted in a recommendation to appoint Ramsey.</p> <p>"The search committee has dedicated significant time and effort to make this decision. We are confident that Mary's leadership and extensive experience will serve the organization, its members and the automation community well for years to come," said Executive Search Committee Chair Steve Pflantz.</p> <p>"It's an honor to serve as ISA's Executive Director," said Ramsey. "I'm excited to work with staff, members and leaders to bring a fresh perspective to this important organization. ISA is truly unique in its ability to bring the automation community together to solve difficult technical problems and provide leadership on critical issues facing our industries. We have a lot of work to do, and with the help and support of individuals and companies around the world, we will advance ISA's mission and create a successful future."</p> <p>Ramsey holds a bachelor of science in electrical engineering (BSEE) degree from the University of Kentucky and a master of business administration (MBA) degree with a specialty in finance and strategy from Loyola University.</p> <h3>About ISA</h3> <p>The International Society of Automation (<a href="http://www.isa.org/">www.isa.org</a>) is a nonprofit professional association that sets the standard for those who apply engineering and technology to improve the management, safety, and cybersecurity of modern automation and control systems used across industry and critical infrastructure. Founded in 1945, ISA develops widely used global standards; certifies industry professionals; provides education and training; publishes books and technical articles; hosts conferences and exhibits; and provides networking and career development programs for its 40,000 members and 400,000 customers around the world.</p> <p>ISA owns Automation.com, a leading online publisher of automation-related content, and is the founding sponsor of The Automation Federation (<a href="http://www.automationfederation.org/">www.automationfederation.org</a>), an association of non-profit organizations serving as "The Voice of Automation." Through a wholly owned subsidiary, ISA bridges the gap between standards and their implementation with the ISA Security Compliance Institute (<a href="http://www.isasecure.org/">www.isasecure.org</a>) and the ISA Wireless Compliance Institute (<a href="http://www.isa100wci.org/">www.isa100wci.org</a>).</p>
July
Michael Marlowe earns NCDA legislative award
- July 16, 2018
June
May
ISA announces Stratus Technologies as an ISA Partner
- May 02, 2018
<p>Research Triangle Park, North Carolina USA (9 May 2018) - The International Society of Automation (ISA) today announces the third edition release of <a href="https://www.isa.org/store/a-guide-to-the-automation-body-of-knowledge,-third-edition/60891879"><em>A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge</em></a>, a comprehensive, yet practical overview of the essential concepts and processes in industrial automation and the skills required to master them.</p> <p>This new release has been updated to reflect the continuing evolution of digital technologies and their impact on automation processes as well as new automation standards in such areas as alarm management, HMI design and operational technology cybersecurity.</p> <p>The book's co-editors-Nicholas P. Sands, PE, CAP<sup>®</sup>, Senior Manufacturing Technology Fellow at DuPont and Ian Verhappen, P.Eng., CAP<sup>®</sup>, Senior Project Manager at CIMA+-are ISA Fellows who bring decades of collective expertise and experience in automation standards development, automation competency, safety instrumented systems, alarm management, process safety and industrial communications networks.</p> <p>"Though much of the content of this guide covers the fundamentals of the automation profession, automation is a dynamic field of practice that continues to change through new technologies and practices. That's why it was important to introduce this new edition," says Verhappen. "The value of the book remains the same, however, as it serves as a highly applicable, condensed reference guide to established automation principles and practices."</p> <p>Given its easy-to-follow, plainly written format and approach, Sands says the book is particularly valuable to automation professionals early in their careers as well as to other practitioners in the field needing a "refresher" on certain topics.</p> <p>The guide is also consistent with the <a href="https://www.careeronestop.org/competencymodel/competency-models/automation.aspx">Automation Competency Model</a> which defines the core skills and knowledge needed to succeed as an automation professional-and relied upon as a study guide for those seeking to gain <a href="https://www.isa.org/isa-certification/certified-automation-professional/">ISA Certified Automation Professional <sup>®</sup> (CAP<sup>®</sup>)</a> certification.</p> <p>To purchase a copy of the third edition of<em> A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge,</em><a href="https://www.isa.org/store/a-guide-to-the-automation-body-of-knowledge,-third-edition/60891879">click here</a>.</p> <h4>For more details, read the informative author interview</h4> <p>For greater perspective on the value and significance of the updated edition and its areas of new and enhanced content, read the <a href="https://www.isa.org/standards-and-publications/isa-publications/isa-books/authors-corner/q-and-a-with-co-authors-of-isa-book-a-guide-to-the-automation-body-of-knowledge/">Q&A feature</a> with both co-editors.</p> <h4>About ISA</h4> <p>The International Society of Automation (<a href="http://www.isa.org/">www.isa.org</a>) is a nonprofit professional association that sets the standard for those who apply engineering and technology to improve the management, safety, and cybersecurity of modern automation and control systems used across industry and critical infrastructure. Founded in 1945, ISA develops widely used global standards; certifies industry professionals; provides education and training; publishes books and technical articles; hosts conferences and exhibits; and provides networking and career development programs for its 40,000 members and 400,000 customers around the world.</p> <p>ISA owns Automation.com, a leading online publisher of automation-related content, and is the founding sponsor of The Automation Federation (<a href="http://www.automationfederation.org/">www.automationfederation.org</a>), an association of non-profit organizations serving as "The Voice of Automation." Through a wholly owned subsidiary, ISA bridges the gap between standards and their implementation with the ISA Security Compliance Institute (<a href="http://www.isasecure.org/">www.isasecure.org</a>) and the ISA Wireless Compliance Institute (<a href="http://www.isa100wci.org/">www.isa100wci.org</a>).</p>
April
March
2017
December
ISA welcomes Brian Curtis as its 2018 Society President
- January 08, 2018
Matthew Wilson's journey to become an instrumentation technician
- November 30, 2017
November
PAS Joins RSA Ready Technology Program
- November 05, 2017
October
August
July
May
April
New ISA18 Alarm Management Technical Report
- March 31, 2017
March
February
2016
December
December 2016 ISA Technical Symposia Update
- December 01, 2016
September
ISA training coming to Northwest Pennsylvania in October
- September 20, 2016
Section/District News
- September 01, 2016
August
June
May
ISA relies on your input to continually improve
- April 30, 2016
Revised ISA alarm management standard approved by ANSI
- April 26, 2016
April
Section/District News
- April 21, 2016
HONEYWELL LAUNCHES TOTAL CARE FIELD SERVICES
- April 19, 2016
ISA committed to expanding its global presence
- March 31, 2016
Last call for 2016 Fellow nominations
- March 31, 2016
Revised ISA alarm management standard published
- March 31, 2016
March
ISA announces AutoSol as an ISA Promotional Partner
- March 16, 2016
ISA announces Kenexis as an ISA Promotional Partner
- March 02, 2016
The ISA Standards & Practices Board is seeking input
- March 01, 2016
February
A call for 2016 ISA Fellow nominations
- February 01, 2016
Fossil Power Plant Standards Committee Chairs seeking new members
- February 01, 2016
ISA seeks leader nominations for 2016 Society election
- February 01, 2016
January
ISA welcomes James Keaveney as its 2016 President
- January 06, 2016
Section/District News
- January 01, 2016