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ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance
The ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA) is a collaborative forum to advance OT cybersecurity awareness, education, readiness, standardization and knowledge sharing. ISAGCA’s global ecosystem includes leaders such as Chevron, GSK, Trane Technologies, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation and Fortinet, among others. For more information, visit www.isagca.org.
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FeatureHow Cybersecurity Automation Helps Navigate Compliance Challenges
Compliance standards certify businesses are at peak protection and performing per the law. -
FeaturePETRONAS Leverages ISA IEC 62443 in Enterprise Risk Management
PETRONAS seeks energy potential across the globe, optimizing value through an integrated business model. -
FeatureICS Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
ICS are connected to computer networks, which in turn are connected to the internet and are employed to control equipment and safeguard people, plant and environment. -
FeatureUse AI to Automate Threat Hunting and Analysis
Unlike other modern technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) is autonomous and adaptive — meaning you can use it to automate your threat-hunting process. -
FeatureHow Are You Using ISA/IEC 62443?
ISAGCA would like to get a better idea of how its parties are using ISA/IEC 62443 with a brief yet comprehensive survey -
FeatureHow Ransomware Can Evade Antivirus Software
Even if you have up-to-date antivirus software, there’s still a chance ransomware can infect your computer. If cybercriminals know what they’re doing, they can easily evade scans and bypass your protections. -
FeatureBeyond SDL: Elevating Cybersecurity with Secure Lifecycle Management
Schneider Electric has worldwide manufacturing centers that support critical infrastructures for customers in industries such as energy, government, healthcare, food, and others that are vital to everyday life around the globe -
FeaturexDR in Operational Technology: Approach and Adaption
Operational technology (OT) is the backbone of automation, manufacturing systems and other utilities, communication systems, building automation, physical security systems, vehicle controls, and more -
FeatureDo You Have a Set Procedure for Reporting a Data Breach?
In today’s technology world, businesses face the reality that a cyberattack can occur any time. When these attacks do take place, they often result in a data breach. Having the right procedures in place is vital for overcoming this disastrous event. -
FeatureHow Hospital IT Security Compares to Industrial Automation Control System Security
How does hospital IT security compare to industrial automation control system security? Let's take a look. -
Feature8 Best Use Cases for Robotic Process Automation in Cybersecurity
Robotic process automation (RPA) in cybersecurity is an incredibly helpful tool. While automation can significantly improve how secure organizations are, this technology has many unique benefits like security. -
FeatureThe Air Gap: Myth and Reality
The myths and realities of the air gap- including insider threats, physical compromise, and IIoT -
FeatureWhat is ETHOS and Why Now? How Will it Help Critical Infrastructure?
ETHOS is dissected, including the background, information sharing challenges and trends, as well as benefits -
FeatureKey Features to Look For in a SOAR Solution
Key features to look for in a SOAR solution, including scalability, customization, and ease of integration -
NewsSuccessful Cybersecurity Summit Brings 120+ Technical Leaders to Aberdeen
The International Society of Automation (ISA), which sets the standard for automation, welcomed more than 120 training and conference delegates to Aberdeen this week. -
FeatureHow to Protect Sensitive Health-Related Information Against Cyberattacks
Learn how to protect sensitive health-related information against cyberattacks, including authentication/authorization, going password-less, and MFA -
FeatureMetal Fabricators Must Protect Themselves from Cyberattacks
Learn how metal fabricators must protect themselves from cyberattacks, including the manufacturing landscape, the impact of breaches, and prioritizing protective measures -
FeatureIIoT Cybersecurity Explained
IIOT Cybersecurity is explained, including security planning, network design, cloud security, certification, and more. -
FeatureCybersecurity Luminaries and Leaders to speak at ISA OT Cybersecurity Summit
A description of each knowledgeable speaker taking the stage at the inaugural OT Cybersecurity summit in Aberdeen, Scotland, as well as summit expectations. -
FeatureHow Ransomware Gangs Automate Their Attacks
Learn about automated reconnaissance, phishing, and propagation to defend against automated ransomware and cybercriminals. -
FeatureCombine Machine Learning and UEBA for Advanced Threat Detection
Combine machine learning and UEBA for advanced threat detection discussing insider threats, faster incident responses, and fewer errors. -
FeatureBest Practices in Multi-factor Authentication and Allowlisting in OT Environments
LOGIIC (Linking the Oil and Gas Industry to Improve Cybersecurity) reports on how asset owners approach Multi-Factor Authentication and Allowlisting. -
FeatureEmbracing Zero Trust: Least-Privilege Access
Least-Privilege Access ensures that users only have access to exactly what they need — nothing more, nothing less. -
FeatureMore Than 17 Million Control System Cyber Incidents are Hidden in Plain Sight
The author describes a database of control system cyber incidents he has had in development since 2000 for helping electric utility companies. -
FeatureHow ChatGPT is Impacting Cybersecurity
Tangible benefits and repercussions of ChatGPT in cybersecurity are becoming more visible. -
FeatureDouble Extortion Ransomware: What It Is and How to Respond
Follow these recovery tips and prevention strategies to protect your organization. -
FeatureDefending Remote-Friendly Environments from Cyberattacks
Use layered defenses to provide cybersecurity for remote OT assets. -
FeatureLeveraging ISA/IEC 62443 is Easier Than You Think
Learn about the ISA/IEC 62443-3-3 OT security standard and how to easily implement it. -
FeatureThe Adoption of ISA/IEC 62443 as a Malaysian Standard
The authors share their experience of adopting ISA/IEC 62443 standards as part of Malaysian Standards. -
FeatureISA/IEC 62443 Referenced in CISA’s Cross-Sector CPGs
These CPGs extensively reference ISA/IEC 62443-2-1 and ISA/IEC 62443-3-3 in almost every category. -
FeatureOT & IoT Cybersecurity: Marriage of Digital Factories & Cybersecurity
Monitoring smart systems and managing risk become more essential as connected systems proliferate. -
FeatureIs Employee Burnout a Threat to Your Organization’s Cybersecurity?
Employee burnout is a threat to your organization, and there are a couple of reasons why this could be the case. -
FeatureCybersecurity Perspectives: Education for an Evolving, Digital World
Cybersecurity Perspectives is a global forum and educational program designed to help advance IIoT cybersecurity. -
FeatureCyber-Related Process Hazard Analysis
How Shell conducts cyber PHA assessments based on ISA-TR84.00.09. -
FeatureIndustrial Cybersecurity Mistakes to Avoid in the New Normal
The ongoing pandemic has created a reevaluation for cybersecurity programs and planning in many organizations. -
Feature5 Tips to Protect Your Business from Cybercrime
The best way to protect your business from cybercrime is to create a cybersecurity mitigation plan. -
FeatureRansomware Resiliency for Storage & Backup: Trends, Threats, and Tips
Ransomware has evolved into a fully-fledged industry, with competing groups that continually introduce new capabilities and techniques. -
FeaturePhysical Security of a Data Center
In addition to many layers of software cybersecurity, protect data centers with layers of physical security systems. -
FeatureCybersecurity Risk is the Great Equalizer
Effective response to cyber risk requires a multidisciplinary approach. Standards are essential but must be accompanied by practical guidance and examples. -
FeatureSecuring Your Operations? Don't Forget Your Hardware
The IACS industry has developed a comprehensive framework that lays out the best practices for robust industrial cybersecurity for both vendors and users. -
FeatureWhy ICS/OT Infrastructure is Insecure
Implementing cybersecurity solutions to secure OT infrastructure is a very crucial task. -
FeatureThe Future of the SOC: SOCaaS
SOCaaS is a wide-open market, and we do not have a global player yet. -
FeatureBuzzworthy Takeaways from the 2022 RSA Conference
Here are the top three themes that stood out. -
FeatureISA Leads Development of Electric Energy OT Security Profile for 62443
The US DOE, global equipment suppliers, and other stakeholders announced the establishment of the Electric Energy OT Security Profile working group. -
FeatureElectrical Panel Connectivity
To ensure that the electrical interfaces between panels and field wiring perform reliably, panel designers need to consider the best connectivity options. -
FeatureThe ICS Periodic Table
This ICS periodic table depicts the chemistry of all the control elements which enables the security around the OT estate for any organization. -
FeatureWhy Network Discovery is Critical in the ICS/IACS Environment
To structure this environment, what is required to have exact reflection of inventory almost in real-time and network discovery comes into light. -
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FeatureExperience Centers Teach Cybersecurity Best Practices
By learning about and building cyber-physical protection systems into modern ICS deployments, organizations can better defend their control systems from internal and external threats. This piece was originally published in the April edition of InTech magazine. -
FeatureUnderstanding Railway Cybersecurity
Railway systems, which have been considered safe for decades, can now be compromised by newly introduced digital commands. -
FeatureISA Launches New Microlearning Modules for CISOs
The awareness videos are designed to help gain more insight and understanding of ISA/IEC 62443. -
FeatureWhy Your Business Needs a Bespoke Security Strategy
Businesses need video surveillance and security systems for a variety of different reasons. -
FeatureMSDR3: Monitor, Security, Data Retention, Retrieval and Redundancy
There is a need for evolution regarding our methods of data handling -
FeatureExcerpt: SBoM is Crucial in Software Development
An excerpt of the ISS Source article, written by ISAGCA member Cassie Crossley. -
FeatureSeparating Man from Machine: KVM Reduces Security Threats
Cybersecurity is an important aspect that KVM solutions allow to make installations more secure. -
FeatureICS Cybersecurity Resilience and the Importance of Remote Laboratory
The digital transformation of industries is having a profound impact in ICS. -
FeatureAutomation Products and Services: Focus on Cybersecurity
Products from Lanner, aeSolutions, and Rockwell are featured in this roundup. -
FeatureCybersecurity Using ICS ATT&CK Strategies
Protect smart manufacturing and IIoT systems using a security framework that presents information in matrices arranged by attack stages. -
FeatureLog4J Vulnerability: What, Why and How
This vulnerability allows attackers to remotely control and execute code on vulnerable machines. -
FeatureThe Open Secret—A Shared Legacy
Demand better of your suppliers, because in this world safety relies on security. -
FeatureWhite Paper Excerpt: Implementing an IACS Cybersecurity Program
The IACS white paper is intended to address the needs of owner/operators of industrial facilities. -
FeatureAutomation Systems Cybersecurity: From Standards to Practices
Cybersecurity practices will ultimately be determined by asset owners. -
FeatureA Look at the Industrial Cybersecurity (ICS) Knowledge Survey
The survey is designed to determine a reasonable foundational set of knowledge needed to secure control systems. -
FeatureIEC Designates ISA/IEC 62443 as a Horizontal Standard
The designation of ISA/IEC 62443 as a horizontal standard will have many benefits to many different vendor stakeholders. -
FeatureArchitecture vs. Design
Distinguishing between design and architecture is very important for any project. -
FeatureExcerpt: LOGIIC's Project 12 Safety Instrumentation Report
Read an excerpt from LOGIIC's April 2021 report: Project 12 Safety Instrumentation. -
Feature7 Practices to Help You Become Security Conscious
Check to see if you're following these seven principles to good cybersecurity. -
FeatureSecuring Energy Infrastructure from Cyber Threats
How software in energy infrastructure can be better secured from cyber threats. -
FeatureCall for Volunteers: ICS4ICS Improves Management of ICS Cybersecurity
Participate in the ICS4ICS effort today! -
FeatureThe Problem with Platform Ascendency for Cyber-Physical Integrations
Data integration requires understanding every layer of connectivity and the utility derived from increased digital complexity. -
FeatureNew York Lawmakers Reference ISA/IEC 62443 in New Proposed Bill
A new cybersecurity bill proposed in New York could soon mean enhanced critical infrastructure security for the state. -
FeatureA Practical Approach to Adopting the IEC 62443 Standards
This blog summarizes the key points for the IEC 62443 standards and provides recommendations for CSMS development. -
FeatureCybersecurity Investment Tax Credits
The government should create cybersecurity investment tax credits for industry to stimulate more protection. This article was originally published in InTech's July/August issue. -
FeatureCybersecurity Preparedness Depends on Procedures and Infrastructure
Controllers and smart devices are being created with cybersecurity in mind, but these products do not compensate for underlying infrastructure vulnerabilities. This article was originally published in InTech's July/August issue. -
FeatureCybersecurity Incidents Can Be Prevented
A review of recent cybersecurity incidents that impacted critical infrastructure, and how the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards thwarted many of them. -
FeatureISAGCA Chairperson Megan Samford Talks OT Cybersecurity With NasdaqTV
ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance Chairperson Megan Samford recently sat down for this interview with NasdaqTV's TradeTalks. -
FeatureIT-OT Convergence: Managing the Cybersecurity Risks
Why the implementation of cybersecurity processes are important when managing IT/OT convergence. -
FeatureAccelerating Cybersecurity Culture Maturity in the Workplace
Sharul A. Rashid of PETRONAS gives us a few examples of how his company institutes a hard-working cybersecurity culture in the workplace. -
FeatureISAGCA Members Selected to Expert Panel in Singapore
The international Operational Technology Cybersecurity Expert Panel will plan to discuss numerous issues surrounding cybersecurity. -
FeatureTop 20 Secure PLC Coding Practices Available Now
Download the Top 20 Secure PLC Coding Practices document today! -
FeatureWhy is Change Management Important to Automation and Cybersecurity?
Implementing change management practices within the automation and cybersecurity realm. -
FeatureProtecting Africa's Critical Infrastructure: The Adoption of ISA/IEC
How the adoption of ISA/IEC 62443 could wholly benefit critical infrastructure in African institutions. -
FeatureCan a Solution Provider Handle Industrial Cybersecurity?
Consider these key questions to help ensure you choose a qualified solution provider. This article comes from the Ebook Automation 2021: OT/ICS Cybersecurity. -
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FeatureAddressing the Downstream Effect of a Cyber Attack
Seeing the full ripple effect of a cyberattack, it becomes more evident that increasing overall resilience requires a whole of community approach. -
FeatureThe Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack: What We Know So Far
A look at what we know so far about the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack, with comments from some of ISAGCA's member companies. -
FeatureGetting Started With Cybersecurity Risk Assessment: When It’s Not About Information Technology
In any industry that uses industrial automated control systems (IACS), the potential consequences due to cyber-attacks range widely. -
FeatureLOGIIC 12 Report Provides Roadmap for Risk Mitigations
LOGIIC’s recently released Project 12, Safety Instrumentation and Management, highlights exploitable weaknesses and provides a roadmap for risk mitigations. -
FeatureThe Top 7 Operational Technology Patch Management Best Practices
Introduction – A Risk Based Approach to Patch Management -
FeatureISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Standards Hit Their Stride
The ISA/IEC 62443 series of cybersecurity standards are finding their place among the essential building blocks of a secure industrial control system. -
FeatureOT/ICS Cybersecurity Voices: A Video Interview with Lesley Carhart
The ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA) interviews Lesley Carhart, principal incident responder at Dragos, on OT/ICS cybersecurity trends. -
FeatureWhat Are the First Steps to Protect ICS Assets from Existing Cyber Threats?
Protecting ICS assets from cyber threats starts by strengthening access and use controls, as well as improving employee training and awareness. -
FeatureThe Connection Between Cybersecurity and Safety
Risk assessment and risk management bridge the worlds of OT/ICS cybersecurity and safety. -
FeatureWhat COVID-19 Taught Us About Cyber Risk Management
COVID-19 has been an object lesson in risk management and continuity planning, especially in terms of cybersecurity, for many businesses around the world. -
FeatureThe Top 3 Cybersecurity Issues for Industrial Control Systems in 2021
ICS security leaders and security operations centers face three major hurdles in 2021. -
FeatureManage Vulnerabilities in ICS Open Source Software
Ensuring high-quality code in open source software to avoid an increased cyber risk to industrial control systems is becoming a pivotal challenge. -
FeatureWhat Does the Florida Water Supply Incident Mean for ICS Cybersecurity?
ICS cybersecurity experts weigh in on the February 2021 breach of a water treatment plant in Oldsmar, Florida. -
FeatureISA99 Virtual Plenary Meetings: Behind the Scenes of ISA/IEC 62443
At ISA99 meetings in October 2020, committee members clarified several aspects of the ISA/IEC 62443 standards for automation cybersecurity. -
FeatureJump-Start the Cyber Insurance Market to Drive Better OT Security
A recent report states that the cyber insurance market is not maturing fast enough to adequately drive better risk management in the private sector. -
FeatureTake the Next Step in OT Cybersecurity Journey with Asset Visibility
How can organizations effectively obtain the right amount of asset visibility to ensure continued safety and reliability within their ICS environment?