Agilicus Joins ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance to Accelerate Adoption of ISA/IEC 62443 Series of Standards

DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Society of Automation (ISA) — the leading professional society for automation — announced that Agilicus has officially joined the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA), demonstrating its commitment to advancing operational (OT) cybersecurity through ISA/IEC 62443 and helping secure critical infrastructure.

Created by ISA, the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance is a collaborative forum focused on strengthening OT cybersecurity through education, knowledge sharing and industry collaboration. Leveraging the ISA/IEC 62443 standards, ISAGCA works to expand cybersecurity expertise, openly share knowledge and resources and protect the OT cybersecurity worldwide community.

Agilicus' focus on zero trust and secure remote access aligns with key cybersecurity principles addressed within the ISA/IEC 62443 series, including identity and access management, least-privilege access, network segmentation, restricted data flows and secure access to industrial systems. Agilicus' technology enables organizations to provide authorized users with secure remote access to critical resources, including SCADA environments, while reducing reliance on traditional perimeter-based approaches.

Through ISAGCA membership, Agilicus will collaborate with global industry leaders to accelerate awareness, adoption and implementation of the ISA/IEC 62443 standards framework while continuing their business focus on organizational learning and using advanced technology to make security simple and accessible.

"This is an exciting milestone for the community," said Michelle Ritterskamp, ISAGCA program coordinator. "Agilicus brings deep experience in operational technology environment and a strong commitment to measurable, standards-based cybersecurity."

"Joining ISAGCA reflects our commitment to advancing OT cybersecurity," said Don Bowman, CEO and founder of Agilicus. "Our experience in protecting operational technology within critical infrastructure align perfectly with ISAGCA's mission. We look forward to bringing our subject-matter expertise to ISAGCA and its members, including zero trust, protecting against AI-powered cyber threats and fortifying critical infrastructure including in regulated areas such as NERC CIP."

About ISAGCA
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, Trane Technologies, Rockwell Automation and Fortinet, among others. For more information, visit www.isagca.org.

About Agilicus
Agilicus' background focuses on organizational earning, bringing advanced technology to make security accessible. They provide cloud-native cybersecurity solutions designed to make secure access to critical systems simpler and more manageable. Through its AnyX Zero Trust Network Access platform, Agilicus enables organizations to securely connect authorized users to applications, desktops, file shares, databases and operational technology environments without traditional VPNs. The platform applies identity-based, least-privilege access controls while helping organizations reduce network exposure, limit lateral movement and maintain greater visibility into access to critical resources. For more information, visit www.agilicus.com.

About ISA

The International Society of Automation (ISA) is a non-profit professional association founded in 1945 to create a better world through automation. ISA's mission is to empower the global automation community through standards and knowledge sharing. ISA develops widely used global standards and conformity assessment programs; 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. Learn more at www.isa.org.

SOURCE The International Society of Automation