Marco (Marc) Ayala brings decades of expertise in process automation, safety systems, and industrial control networks, with extensive focus on securing the energy, oil and gas, maritime, offshore, and chemical sectors. A seasoned ISA leader, cybersecurity advocate, InfraGard Houston President, and USCG AMSC Cyber Chair for the Gulf of Mexico. He is highly active in the International Society of Automation and is a longtime member and newly elected into the Executive Board. He is an ISA Fellow and a certified cyber instructor for ISA (62443).