Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (Level 2) according to IEC 62443
Secure Development Lifecycle for Industrial Products
Industrial cybersecurity has become a fundamental requirement for manufacturers, suppliers, integrators, and developers of Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) and Industrial IoT (IIoT) products. As regulatory expectations and cyber threats continue to increase, organizations must integrate cybersecurity into every phase of the product lifecycle.
This instructor-led course provides a practical and implementation-focused deep dive into IEC 62443-4-1 Secure Product Development Lifecycle requirements. Through lectures, real-world examples, exercises, and threat modeling workshops, participants learn how to define, design, develop, verify, maintain, and continuously improve secure industrial products throughout their lifecycle.
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the purpose and structure of IEC 62443-4-1 and related standards.
- Implement a Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) for industrial products.
- Establish cybersecurity governance, roles, responsibilities, and supplier management processes.
- Define product security requirements based on security context and threat models.
- Perform and review threat modeling activities using industry-recognized methodologies.
- Apply secure-by-design and defense-in-depth principles.
- Integrate secure coding practices into software development activities.
- Define and execute security verification and validation activities.
- Conduct and evaluate vulnerability testing and penetration testing activities.
- Manage security-related issues, vulnerability disclosures, and remediation processes.
- Implement security update management and patch delivery processes.
- Develop secure operation, hardening, and lifecycle support guidance for customers.
- Support organizational cybersecurity maturity and continuous improvement programs.
This course is intended for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of industrial automation products
- Industrial IoT (IIoT) product developers
- Product managers
- Project managers
- Software developers and software architects
- Systems engineers
- Security engineers
- Test and validation engineers
- Industrial cybersecurity specialists
- OT cybersecurity managers
- IT cybersecurity managers
- Compliance and certification personnel
- Technical specialists involved in the development or maintenance of industrial products
Day 1
Introduction to Secure Development Lifecycle
- Cybersecurity concepts and terminology
- IEC 62443 overview
- IEC 62443-4-1 Secure Development Lifecycle framework
Security Management
- Development processes
- Roles and responsibilities
- Security expertise
- Third-party supplier management
- Continuous improvement
Security Requirements Specification
- Security context
- Threat modeling concepts
- Security requirements development
- Requirements review
Practical Exercise
- Threat Modeling Workshop
Secure Design
- Secure design principles
- Security architecture
- Defense-in-depth
- Secure design reviews
- Secure design best practices
Day 2
Secure Implementation
- Secure coding principles
- Secure implementation reviews
- Compiler settings and implementation safeguards
- Best practices and lessons learned
Security Verification & Validation
- Security requirements testing
- Threat mitigation testing
- Vulnerability testing
- Attack surface analysis
- Fuzz testing
- Penetration testing
Lifecycle Support
- Security-related issue management
- Vulnerability disclosure processes
- Root cause analysis
- Security update management
- Patch qualification and delivery
- Security guidelines and hardening recommendations
Examination
Industrial digitalization, connectivity, cloud technologies, and Industrial IoT solutions have transformed the way industrial systems are designed, deployed, and maintained. While these technologies create significant business opportunities, they also increase the attack surface and expose industrial products to evolving cybersecurity threats. Manufacturers and suppliers are therefore expected to embed cybersecurity into their development processes from the earliest stages of product creation.
Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (Level 2) according to IEC 62443 builds on the knowledge acquired in the Industrial Cybersecurity Foundation (Level 1) course and provides a deep practical understanding of secure product development for industrial environments. The course focuses primarily on IEC 62443-4-1, the international standard that defines requirements for a Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL), while also referencing IEC 62443-4-2 technical security requirements.
Participants learn how cybersecurity activities should be integrated into each phase of the lifecycle, including security management, requirements engineering, threat modeling, secure architecture and design, secure implementation practices, security testing, vulnerability handling, security patch management, and post-release lifecycle support.
A strong emphasis is placed on practical application. Through guided exercises, threat modeling activities, implementation examples, and real-world case studies, participants gain experience applying cybersecurity methodologies directly to industrial products and systems. The course demonstrates how organizations can establish repeatable, auditable, and effective cybersecurity development processes aligned with international best practices.
Upon successful completion, participants will understand how to implement IEC 62443 secure development lifecycle requirements, support cybersecurity assessments and certifications, reduce cybersecurity risks throughout the product lifecycle, and contribute to the development of secure and resilient industrial automation and control system products.
Participants will benefit from:
- Comprehensive understanding of IEC 62443-4-1 Secure Development Lifecycle requirements.
- Practical guidance for implementing cybersecurity throughout the product lifecycle.
- Improved ability to develop secure Industrial IoT and IACS products.
- Hands-on experience with threat modeling techniques and secure design principles.
- Understanding of defense-in-depth strategies for industrial systems.
- Knowledge of secure coding practices and secure implementation methods.
- Practical approaches to vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and security validation.
- Understanding of incident handling and vulnerability disclosure processes.
- Guidance on security update and patch management programs.
- Exposure to industry best practices, implementation examples, and lessons learned from real assessments.
- Preparation for IEC 62443 implementation and cybersecurity conformity initiatives.
This course is delivered as an instructor-led classroom or virtual classroom training and combines:
- Expert presentations
- Interactive discussions
- Practical implementation guidance
- Hands-on exercises
- Threat modeling workshops
- Industry examples
- Case studies
- Knowledge reviews
- Examination
The methodology emphasizes practical application of IEC 62443 requirements within real industrial product development environments.
Participants complete a formal examination consisting of:
- 40 multiple-choice questions
- 4 answer options per question
- One correct answer per question
Participants who successfully pass the examination receive a Certificate of Completion. Participants who attend the course but do not sit for or pass the examination receive a Certificate of Attendance from TÜV SÜD Academy.
Participants receive:
- Instructor-led training presentation materials
- Participant handbook/course notes
- Practical exercises and workshop materials
- Threat modeling exercise templates
- Case study examples
- Reference materials and implementation guidance related to IEC 62443 Secure Development Lifecycle concepts
Participants should have:
- Successfully completed the Industrial Cybersecurity Foundation (Level 1) according to IEC 62443 course and examination.
- Basic understanding of industrial automation, software development, or cybersecurity concepts.
- Familiarity with industrial control systems or Industrial IoT environments is beneficial.
What is the primary focus of this course?
The course focuses on implementing the IEC 62443-4-1 Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) for industrial products and systems.
Is this course theoretical or practical?
The course combines theory with practical exercises, implementation examples, threat modeling workshops, and real-world case studies.
Which IEC 62443 standards are covered?
The course focuses primarily on IEC 62443-4-1 and references IEC 62443-4-2 technical security requirements throughout the lifecycle process.
Is Level 1 required before attending?
Yes. Successful completion of the Industrial Cybersecurity Foundation (Level 1) course is strongly recommended and typically required.
Will I learn threat modeling techniques?
Yes. Threat modeling is one of the core topics of the course and includes practical exercises.
Does the course cover secure coding?
Yes. Participants learn secure implementation concepts, secure coding practices, compiler protections, and common vulnerability mitigation approaches.
Does the course include penetration testing?
Yes. The course introduces penetration testing concepts, methodologies, planning approaches, and lifecycle integration.
Will vulnerability management be discussed?
Yes. Participants learn vulnerability assessment, vulnerability disclosure, incident handling, root cause analysis, remediation, and patch management processes.
Is the course relevant for software developers?
Yes. Software developers, software architects, and development teams will benefit significantly from the secure development lifecycle focus.
Is the training applicable beyond manufacturing companies?
Yes. The course is relevant to any organization that develops, integrates, supplies, or maintains Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) or Industrial IoT solutions.
How is participant knowledge assessed?
Participants complete a 40-question multiple-choice examination and receive a Certificate of Completion upon passing.
What certification is provided?
Participants receive either a Certificate of Attendance or a Certificate of Completion (upon successful exam completion).
How long is the course?
The standard duration is 2 days.
Is the course available virtually?
Yes. The course can be delivered in classroom or virtual instructor-led formats.
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