Industrial Cybersecurity Foundation Practitioner (ICFP) Based on ISA/IEC 62443 standard
This course provides acomprehensive introduction to industrial cybersecurity based on the globallyrecognized IEC 62443 standards. It equips participants with foundationalknowledge of securing Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS),addressing evolving cyber threats across OT environments such as manufacturing,energy, utilities, and critical infrastructure.
Participants will gain astrong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, terminology, risk drivers, andthe structure of the IEC 62443 standard series, forming the basis for advancedspecialization tracks.
Course Objectives
- Understand the core concepts of industrial cybersecurity and its importance in protecting IACS/OT environments
- Explain the structure, scope, and purpose of the IEC 62443 standard series.
- Differentiate between IT and OT cybersecurity requirements and challenges
- Identify key components of industrial systems including assets, networks, and communication flows
- Apply foundational concepts such as zones, conduct, and security levels
- Recognize common threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors in industrial environments
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of asset owners, system integrators, and product suppliers
- Build a baseline for progressing into advanced IEC 62443 specialist tracks
- Fundamentals of industrial cybersecurity and OT threat landscape
- Structure and purpose of IEC 62443 standards
- Differences between IT and OT cybersecurity
- Key concepts: zones, conducts, security levels
- Introduction to risk management in IACS
- Roles and responsibilities across asset owners, integrators, and product suppliers
- Introduction to Industrial Cybersecurity
- Overview of IEC 62443 Standards Series
- IACS Architecture and Components
- Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risk Concepts
- Security Levels, Zones, and Conduct
- Basic Security Controls and Best Practices
- Governance and Lifecycle Approach
- OT/ICS engineers and operators
- IT security professionals transitioning to OT
- Plant managers and operations personnel
- Cybersecurity consultants and auditors
- Freshers or professionals entering industrial cybersecurity.
Basic understanding ofIT or industrial systems (recommended but not mandatory)
- Establishes strong foundation in industrial cybersecurity
- Entry point into IEC 62443 certification pathway
- Enhances cross-domain (IT-OT) career opportunities
- Prepares for advanced specialist roles (Risk, Design, Operations)
Exam consisting of multiple-choice questions
Number of questions: 50
Exam duration: 60 minutes
Passing criteria: 70% to be scored
1. What is the mode ofthis course?
The course is availablein either modes: classroom or virtual.
2. Is VILT a livetraining, or do I get access to watch pre-recorded videos?
This is a live virtualinstructor-led training (VILT) session where you can interact with the trainer.
Pre-recorded videos arenot available or permitted.
3. Will I get a refundif I cancel my enrolment?
Please check Cancellation andRefund Policy page.
4. Can the dates of thetraining be customized?
The training dates arepublished in advance, although you may let us know your preferred dates forexclusive training by mailing us on [email protected].
5. How does IndustrialCybersecurity Foundation Specialist Training help?
Participants will gain astrong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, terminology, risk drivers, andthe structure of the IEC 62443 standard series, forming the basis for advancedspecialization tracks.
6. To whom is thistraining relevant?
- OT/ICS engineers and operators
- IT security professionals transitioning to OT
- Plant managers and operations personnel
- Cybersecurity consultants and auditors
- Freshers or professionals entering industrial cybersecurity
7. Are there anyprerequisites to attending the training?
Basic understanding ofIT or industrial systems (recommended but not mandatory)
8. How are theexaminations hosted?
Remotely proctoredOnline exam.
9. What is the durationof the examination?
Exam duration is 60minutes.
10. How are participantsassessed during the course?
Participants must appearfor an online examination at the end of the course, which is remotelyproctored.
11. What is the passingcriterion for a written examination?
Minimum passing criteriais 70%.
The exam consists of 50multiple-choice questions.
12. Will I be awarded acertificate for attending the training course?
The Certificate ofSuccessful Completion will be awarded by TÜV SÜD to participants.
13. Is it possible toretake the online final exam? Under what conditions is this possible?
Students who fail theonline examination are allowed one retake examination at no cost.
14. Will I be chargedfor an online exam retake?
Please contact TÜV SÜDrepresentatives to avail one retake exam at no cost.