The collaboration centers on the adoption of the ISA/IEC 62443 series, a globally recognized framework for operational technology security. While ISA provides the foundational standards, the OTCC—a consortium of industry stakeholders—focuses on the real-world application of these protocols. This synergy is designed to move security guidelines from theoretical documentation into active industrial environments.
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ISA and OTCC Forge Alliance to Unify Industrial Cybersecurity Standards
The International Society of Automation and the Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition have signed a memorandum of understanding to harmonize industrial security practices. By bridging the gap between ISA’s technical standards and the practical implementation efforts of the coalition, the partnership aims to harden critical infrastructure against evolving digital threats.
ISA CEO Claire Fallon emphasized that protecting critical infrastructure demands a commitment to standards-based guidance. Tatyana Bolton, executive director of the OTCC, noted that the organizations approach the problem from complementary angles. The coalition recently argued in a position paper that the industry should move toward a single, horizontal standard rather than a fragmented landscape of sector-specific mandates. By centering efforts on ISA/IEC 62443, the groups intend to reduce the compliance burden on operators while ensuring more resilient industrial systems.
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