ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer Self-Study Training Course (PECB)
Course Overview
What you'll learn
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an industrial automation and control systems (IACS) security program based on the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards
- Interpret the ISA/IEC 62443 requirements, recommendations, and technical reports from the perspective of an implementer
- Manage threats by implementing security controls, assessing maturity, securing assets and supply chains, and plan patching
- Design and maintain an IACS security program aligned with ISA/IEC 62443, assess and manage risks, and define clear security roles and responsibilities
- Provide ongoing security awareness and training, monitor IACS environments for threats, conduct regular security testing, and respond swiftly to incidents
Course Agenda
- Foundations of ISA/IEC 62443 and IACS security
- Training course objectives and structure
- Terms, definitions, and key technologies
- Purpose and scope
- Key concepts
- IACS networks
- Security requirements, maturity models, and threat landscape
- System security requirements
- Maturity models
- Security levels and principles as defined in ISA/IEC 62443
- Threat landscapes and actors
- Access control
- Supply chain management
- Audit and certifications
- Patching
- Establishing and managing an IACS security program
- Introduction to the IACS security program
- IACS security program establishment
- Risk assessment
- Policy deployment
- IACS organisation
- Training, incident response, and sector-specific standards
- Training
- Incident response
- Testing IACS security
- Monitoring
- Other relevant standards
- Close of the training course
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for:
- 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
The “PECB Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam 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
About this course
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.
Certification
After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the following credentials shown. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
- ISA/IEC 62443 Provisional Implementer
- ISA/IEC 62443 Implementer
- ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer
- ISA/IEC 62443 Senior Lead Implementer
Enrolment information
By enrolling on this course you agree to your personal information being passed to PECB.
Learners enrolling onto this course will receive an email from PECB to set up your Learner Account, course registration, access to the course materials and final exam.
If you have not received this information within 5 working days please contact Global.PECB.Training@sgs.com
General information
- PECB will provide over 400 pages of instructional materials containing explanations, guidance, and practical examples.
- Learners may reach out to PECB to request the Attestation of Course Completion as proof of taking the course, this can be requested before taking the exam or after and is worth 16 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
- In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date.
Prerequisites
The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a general knowledge of the IACS concepts and ISA/IEC 62443.
The fee for this course covers:
- Course Materials (for lifetime, please note that updated course materials are not included)
- First Exam
- One resit exam (if required)
- PECB Certification Fee
- First Year PECB Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF) (AMF is not applicable for Foundation, Provisional and Transition Certification)