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Agilicus Joins ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance for OT Security

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Agilicus Joins ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance for OT Security

Durham, N.C. – October 01, 2026 -- Agilicus has officially joined the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA), the operational technology (OT) cybersecurity forum created by the International Society of Automation (ISA).

Agilicus aligns zero-trust remote access technology with ISA/IEC 62443 standards

The membership centers on Agilicus' zero trust and secure remote access technology, which the company states aligns with core principles of the ISA/IEC 62443 standards series, including identity and access management, least-privilege access, network segmentation and restricted data flows. Agilicus' platform provides authorized users with secure remote access to critical resources such as SCADA environments, reducing reliance on traditional perimeter-based security approaches.

ISA Publishes Fourth Edition of Automation Body of Knowledge Guide

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ISA Publishes Fourth Edition of Automation Body of Knowledge Guide

Durham, N.C. – September 24, 2026 -- The International Society of Automation (ISA) has released the Fourth Edition of A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge, the sole officially authorized text mapping ISA's core competencies for automation professionals.

Nearly 30 experts update the industry's reference text for certification exams

The revised guide was edited and written by close to 30 leading automation specialists and covers process instrumentation, control valves, discrete and batch control, digital twins, cybersecurity, safety systems, and asset management. It is designed to prepare candidates for ISA's Certified Automation Professional (CAP), Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST), and the Professional Engineer Control Systems Engineer (PE CSE) exams.