Schneider Electric has joined the Global Cybersecurity Alliance, founded by ISA, as a founding member.

ISA is the developer of the ANSI/ISA 62443 series of automation and control system cybersecurity standards, adopted by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) as IEC 62443 and approved by the United Nations.

The Global Cybersecurity Alliance, which Schneider recently joined, is an organization established by ISA and aims to raise awareness and prepare for cybersecurity among manufacturers and critical infrastructure facilities and processes worldwide. “We will do everything we can to protect our customers from cyber damage, and the Global Cybersecurity Alliance is a great fit for us because of its international scope and openness,” said Nathalie Marcotte, Senior Vice President, Industrial Automation Services, Schneider Electric. “As a founding member, Schneider Electric will strengthen our ability to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats, enabling us to better support customers across all sectors in keeping their assets and operations more secure and improving their business performance.”

Mary Ramsey, Executive Director of ISA) said, "With the increasing number of dangerous cyberattacks, anyone interested in securing our global infrastructure must collaborate to improve their own defenses. In that spirit, we are delighted that Schneider Electric has joined as our first founding member. Schneider Electric and the other founding members share the same commitment and desire to ensure safe and secure operations."

In addition to Schneider Electric, the Global Cybersecurity Alliance currently includes founding members including several industry leaders, including Claroty, Nozomi Networks, Johnson Controls, Rockwell Automation, and Honeywell.