- Duration: 5 days
Course Overview
The PECB Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer training course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to establish, implement, manage, maintain, and continually improve an Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) security program in accordance with the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards.
As cyber threats targeting industrial environments continue to increase in sophistication and impact, implementing effective industrial cybersecurity controls has become essential for protecting critical infrastructure, operational technology, and industrial processes. This course covers the fundamental principles, security requirements, risk assessment methodologies, maturity models, and lifecycle management practices necessary to strengthen an organization’s industrial cybersecurity posture.
Upon successful completion of the training and examination, participants may apply for the relevant PECB Certified ISA/IEC 62443 credential, subject to meeting the applicable certification requirements.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of IACS security based on the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards.
- Interpret ISA/IEC 62443 requirements, recommendations, and technical reports from an implementation perspective.
- Identify and manage industrial cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and associated risks.
- Implement appropriate security controls, assess security maturity, and protect industrial assets and supply chains.
- Develop and manage an IACS security program aligned with ISA/IEC 62443 requirements.
- Establish security policies, organizational structures, roles, and responsibilities for industrial cybersecurity.
- Plan and manage security patching, access control, monitoring, and testing activities.
- Develop security awareness and training initiatives and implement effective incident response procedures.
- Support the continuous improvement of IACS security programs and the protection of critical industrial infrastructure.
Target Audience
This training course is designed for:
- Managers, engineers, and consultants responsible for implementing or improving IACS security programs.
- Industrial cybersecurity professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge of the ISA/IEC 62443 standards.
- Security practitioners and risk managers involved in industrial cybersecurity risk assessment and control implementation.
- Professionals responsible for operational technology (OT), industrial automation, and control system security.
- Individuals pursuing a career in industrial cybersecurity who wish to develop the skills required to design, implement, and maintain an IACS security program.
Course Content
Day 1: Foundations of ISA/IEC 62443 and IACS Security
- Training course objectives and structure
- Key terms, definitions, and technologies
- Purpose and scope of the ISA/IEC 62443 standards
- Fundamental concepts and principles of IACS security
- Industrial automation and control system networks
Day 2: Security Requirements, Maturity Models, and Threat Landscape
- System security requirements
- Security maturity models
- Security levels and principles defined in ISA/IEC 62443
- Industrial cybersecurity threat landscape and threat actors
- Access control and security management
- Supply chain security management
- Security audits and certification considerations
- Security patch management
Day 3: Establishing and Managing an IACS Security Program
- Introduction to the IACS security program
- Establishing an IACS security program
- Industrial cybersecurity risk assessment
- Security policy development
- IACS security organization, roles, and responsibilities
Day 4: Training, Incident Response, and Sector-Specific Standards
- Industrial cybersecurity awareness and training
- Incident response planning and management
- Testing IACS security controls
- Security monitoring and threat detection
- Other relevant standards and frameworks
- Course review and closing activities
Day 5: Certification Examination
- PECB Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer examination
Examination and Certification
The PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer examination is conducted in accordance with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP).
Examination Duration: 3 hours
Competency Domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS).
- Domain 2: Application of ISA/IEC 62443 standards for uptime, resilience, and critical infrastructure protection.
Following successful completion of the examination, participants may apply for the appropriate PECB certification credential, subject to the applicable professional experience, project experience, and other certification requirements.
Available credentials include:
- PECB Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Provisional Implementer
- PECB Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Implementer
- PECB Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer
- PECB Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Senior Lead Implementer
Course Benefits
- Comprehensive training materials comprising more than 400 pages, including practical examples, exercises, and quizzes.
- Training course completion attestation equivalent to 31 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits.
- Certification examination and certificate fees included in the training course price.
- One additional examination retake at no extra cost for eligible candidates who fail their first attempt, subject to PECB’s applicable terms and conditions.
- Practical knowledge and structured methodologies for implementing and managing industrial cybersecurity programs aligned with ISA/IEC 62443.