Editorial policy
This editorial policy describes how the articles on IT/OT Convergence are written, checked and kept up to date. The aim is reliable, current and understandable explanation of industrial automation, OT security and regulation.
✍️ How is an article produced?
- Topic selection — topics are chosen based on questions from practice, new laws and regulations, standards and incidents.
- Research — facts are looked up in primary sources: standards bodies (IEC, ISA, ISO, NEN), regulators and governments (NCSC, RDI, CISA, ENISA, European Commission), legal texts and official documentation from manufacturers and standards organisations.
- Writing — articles are drafted with the help of AI writing tools, following a fixed structure: definition, explanation, tables, practice, frequently asked questions and summary.
- Fact-checking — every article goes through a separate review in which concrete claims (dates, standard numbers, legal articles, versions, figures) are checked again. Anything that cannot be verified is removed or worded cautiously.
- Final responsibility — as editor, Frank Woutersen is responsible for the content.
🔄 How are articles kept up to date?
| Situation | Approach |
|---|---|
| New legislation or standard | Existing articles are updated and new articles added |
| Report from a reader | The report is checked and processed where needed |
| Contradiction between articles | Both articles are brought into line |
| Fast-moving developments | Described with dates (“since”, “as of”) and reviewed periodically |
Each article shows the date of its last change.
⚖️ Independence and advertising
Content is not sponsored and manufacturers do not pay to be mentioned. Product names are only used where they are needed for the explanation. The site is funded by advertising through Google AdSense; advertisements are recognisable as Google ads and are separate from the editorial content.
📝 Sources
Articles do not include a list of sources, to keep the text readable. Facts are, however, checked against the sources listed above. If you doubt a statement, please get in Contact.
⚠️ Disclaimer
The articles are intended as general explanation and do not constitute legal, technical or safety advice for a specific situation. For decisions about installations, safety or regulatory compliance, always consult the official text of the standard or law and a qualified expert.