The ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer training course enables participants to acquire the knowledge necessary to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining an industrial automation and control systems (IACS) security program in alignment with the ISA/IEC 62443 standards.
Why Should You Attend?
Cybersecurity threats targeting IACS are increasing in sophistication, scale, and impact. The most effective defense against these risks is the systematic implementation and management of industrial cybersecurity controls and best practices. In today’s environment, strong IACS security is also a core expectation of regulators, customers, and other stakeholders.
This training course is designed to prepare participants to implement and manage an IACS security program based on the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the best practices, processes, and life cycle management principles required to establish, maintain, and continually improve an organization’s industrial cybersecurity posture.
After attending the training course, you can take the exam. If you successfully pass it, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer” credential, which demonstrates your ability and practical knowledge to implement and manage an IACS security program based on the requirements of the ISA/IEC 62443 standards.
Who Should Attend?
- Managers, engineers, and consultants seeking to develop or enhance their competence in implementing IACS security programs
- Professionals responsible for or involved in IACS security activities who wish to deepen their understanding of the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards
- Security practitioners and risk managers looking to strengthen their skills in applying industrial cybersecurity controls, assessing maturity, and managing IACS security
- Individuals pursuing a career in IACS cybersecurity who want to learn a comprehensive methodology for designing, implementing, and maintaining security programs aligned with ISA/IEC 62443
Prerequisites
The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a general knowledge of the IACS concepts and ISA/IEC 62443.
Course agenda
DAY 1 | Foundations of ISA/IEC 62443 and IACS security
DAY 2 | Security requirements, maturity models, and threat landscape
DAY 3 | Establishing and managing an IACS security program
DAY 4 | Training, incident response, and sector-specific standards
DAY 5 | Certification exam
Training material
The participant will receive training material containing more than 400 pages of information and practical examples in electronic form via the PECB account. As part of the full-time course, the participant will also receive printed training materials.
Examination
The “PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implemeter” exam fully meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It covers the following 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
The exam takes the form of a test consisting of 80 multiple-choice questions. It is an open-book exam, where candidates are allowed to use the following reference materials: training course materials, any personal notes taken during the training course, a hard copy dictionary, a hard copy of a standard. The exam lasts 3 hours and can be taken online or in paper form. If you do not pass the exam, you can repeat the exam for free within 12 months.
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the PECB Examination Rules and Policies
Price
The price includes participation in the course, electronic training materials, exam and PECB certification fees. In addition, the price of the full-time course includes a printed copy of the training material, lunch on the training days and refreshments.
Certification
After passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements of the selected credential.
The certification requirements for PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer are:
