About | ISAGCA

ISAGCA Overview

Created by the International Society of Automation (ISA), the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA) is a collaborative forum to advance cybersecurity awareness, education, readiness, and knowledge sharing. The objectives of ISAGCA include the acceleration and expansion of standards, certification, education programs, advocacy efforts, and thought leadership. Member companies identify and prioritize initiatives, work to proliferate adoption of and compliance with global standards and contribute to workforce education and certification programs.

The ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance is made up of 50+ member companies, representing more than $1.5 trillion in aggregate revenue across more than 2,400 combined worldwide locations. Automation and cybersecurity provider members serve 31 different industries, underscoring the broad applicability of the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards. Membership is open to any organization involved in industrial cybersecurity—end users, automation providers, system integrators, consultants, government agencies, and more.

Awareness and Outreach

Cultivates awareness and engagement around important cybersecurity issues with industry and stakeholders across all relevant sectors. Serves as primary marketing arm for ISAGCA’s objectives and accomplishments.

Advocacy and Adoption

Expands and extends the adoption and use of cybersecurity standards worldwide. Cultivates relationships with key global stakeholder groups and agencies. Develops materials that help all sectors utilize standards and technical guidance.

Training and Education

Delivers specific workforce development initiatives with consideration to all relevant job functions and industry sectors. Develops and promotes training courses, web seminars, educational events, certificates or certification programs, etc.

Compliance and Prevention

Expands and develops compliance, prevention, and harmonization initiatives. Leverages collective expertise and intelligence of member companies for the good of industry.

ISAGCA Leadership

ISAGCA’s Advisory Board meets quarterly, in addition to monthly all-member meetings, to ensure operating plans are being executed and the organization is meeting its goals.

The Advisory Board appoints a chairperson and vice chairperson, with the option to add other leadership positions as needed. The Advisory Board also reviews and updates the ISAGCA roadmap, prioritization of projects, funding of initiatives, establishment of new working groups or committees, and more.

Matt Bohne

Vice President and Chief Product Cybersecurity Officer at Honeywell

ISAGCA ADVISORY BOARD CHAIRPERSON

Matt Bohne is a passionate cybersecurity leader and executive with a proven track record of building and leading cybersecurity organizations securing energy, industrial, buildings, nuclear, pharmaceutical, and consumer sectors. He is a sought-after expert with deep experience in DevSecOps, critical infrastructure, software engineering, secure SDLC, supply chain security, privacy, and risk management.

Dennis Hackney, Ph.D.

Principal, OT Cyber IT Operations & Foundation at Chevron

ISAGCA ADVISORY BOARD VICE-CHAIRPERSON

Dennis Hackney is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 27 years of experience in information security engineering and architecture, and 17 years specializing in OT and PCN security, solution development, compliance, incident response, and risk management. As Principal of OT Cyber, Dennis leads enterprise-wide initiatives that push the boundaries of OT security, driving transformation through DevSecOps and industrial cloud integration.

Recognized as a thought leader in both Chevron and the broader industry, Dennis has architected cybersecurity frameworks and technical designs that align with global standards such as ISA/IEC 62443, where he has contributed for over a decade. His leadership experience spans across major industry sectors including defense, maritime, energy, and O&G, and he is a go-to advisor for OT-related cybersecurity strategy and execution.

Michelle Ritterskamp

Program Coordinator, ISAGCA

Michelle Ritterskamp is Program Coordinator for ISAGCA, where she works collaboratively with the consortium's leaders and cybersecurity experts, as well as other stakeholders within the broader International Society of Automation community, including ISASecure, ISA100 WCI and ICS4ICS. Michelle has over 30 years of member services, product development and implementation, product marketing, workforce development, and project management from in both the corporate and association world.

Alex Boesenberg

ISAGCA Advocacy Manager

Alex Boesenberg is the Manager of Standards Advocacy at the International Society of Automation (ISA). He is nearing two decades of service in the non-profit sector. Prior to ISA he served in Federal and State Regulatory Affairs related positions for the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. He has extensive experience with standards and intellectual property advancement. Prior to the non-profit sector, he worked for two years in Naval weapons systems development programs after serving 14 years in the U.S. Navy.

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