SDO: International Society of Automation

Primary Contact
Organizational Overview
Scope of Standards Developing Activity
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Primary Contact

Steve Ferguson
Managing Director of Standards and Technical Activities
PO Box 12277
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.isa.org/

Organizational Overview

The International Society of Automation (ISA) is a non-profit professional association founded in 1945 to create a better world through automation. ISA empowers the global automation community through standards and knowledge sharing, driving the advancement of individual careers and the overall profession. ISA develops widely used global standards; certifies professionals; provides education and training; publishes books and technical articles; hosts conferences and exhibits; and provides networking and career development programs for its members and customers around the world.

ISA created the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (isagca.org) to advance cybersecurity readiness and awareness in manufacturing and critical infrastructure facilities and processes.

ISA owns Automation.com, a leading online publisher of automation-related content. Through a wholly-owned subsidiary, ISA bridges the gap between standards and their implementation with the ISA Security Compliance Institute (isasecure.org) and the ISA Wireless Compliance Institute (isa100wci.org).

Scope of Standards Developing Activity

ISA standards help automation professionals streamline processes and improve safety, cybersecurity and efficiency in operations spanning multiple industry segments. Over 150 consensus standards, technical reports and best practices reflect the work and knowledge of more than 3,000 participating experts worldwide.