The International Society of Automation

The International Society of Automation (ISA) is a non-profit professional association founded in 1945 with the mission to empower the global automation community through standards and knowledge sharing, ultimately striving to create a better world through automation. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, USA, the organization serves engineers, technicians, and management engaged in industrial automation worldwide.

ISA's core offerings include the development of widely used global standards, such as the ISA/IEC 62443 series for industrial cybersecurity, ISA-95 for enterprise-control system integration, and ISA-101 for human-machine interfaces. The society also provides professional certifications like the Certified Automation Professional (CAP) and Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST), alongside extensive education and training programs delivered through various formats. Additionally, ISA publishes technical articles and books, hosts conferences and exhibits, and fosters networking and career development opportunities for its members. Key initiatives include the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA) and the ISA Security Compliance Institute (ISASecure), which focus on advancing industrial cybersecurity readiness and compliance.

The International Society of Automation has demonstrated a multi-year growth trajectory, reporting its fourth consecutive year of revenue and membership increases in 2025. Since 2021, membership has grown by 50% and revenue by 84%. Claire Fallon serves as the CEO and Executive Director, while Ashley Weckwerth is the President for 2026. The organization continues to be recognized as a globally trusted provider of standards-based technical resources, particularly for its contributions to industrial cybersecurity and professional certifications. In 2025, ISA also launched Mimo, an AI-powered large language model, which answered nearly 10,000 queries, reflecting a strong demand for accessible automation expertise.