Mastering Industrial Cybersecurity with IEC 62443
You're not just managing systems anymore - you're defending critical infrastructure against threats that grow more sophisticated by the day. The pressure to secure industrial control systems (ICS), safeguard OT environments, and align with global standards is intense. A single oversight could lead to downtime, safety risks, regulatory penalties, or even catastrophic failure. Meanwhile, leadership demands compliance, but your team lacks clarity on where to start. Cybersecurity frameworks feel abstract, implementations are inconsistent, and legacy systems seem impossible to retrofit. You're stuck between operational continuity and growing cyber liability, with no clear path to bridge the gap. Mastering Industrial Cybersecurity with IEC 62443 is your definitive roadmap to turn confusion into control. This course doesn't just teach theory - it equips you to design, deploy, and certify industrial cybersecurity programs using the world’s most trusted standard: IEC 62443. By the end, you’ll deliver a board-ready, audit-proof industrial security architecture, fully compliant with IEC 62443, mapped to your environment, and aligned with international best practices. One engineering manager at a Tier 1 automotive supplier used this exact process to pass their first IEC 62443-2-4 assessment with zero non-conformities - and reduce integration risk across 17 production sites. This is not just another compliance checklist. It’s a strategic transformation of your security posture, built on repeatable methodology, real-world templates, and battle-tested implementation patterns trusted by Fortune 500 manufacturers and energy providers. You’ll gain clarity fast, demonstrate value immediately, and position yourself as the authoritative voice on secure industrial operations. Whether you’re an engineer, systems architect, or compliance lead, this course turns uncertainty into influence. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details The Mastering Industrial Cybersecurity with IEC 62443 course is designed for professionals who need maximum flexibility without sacrificing depth or support. It is fully self-paced, with immediate online access upon enrollment, allowing you to progress according to your schedule and workload. Self-Paced. On-Demand. Always Accessible.
This is an on-demand learning experience with no fixed start dates, deadlines, or time commitments. You control the pace. Most learners complete the core modules in 28–35 hours and apply key concepts to live projects within the first two weeks. You can begin implementing IEC 62443-aligned controls in your environment as early as module three. - Lifetime access to all course materials, including future updates at no additional cost
- 24/7 global availability with full mobile compatibility - learn from any device, anytime
- No expiration, no subscriptions, no forced timelines
Trusted Certification & Global Recognition
Upon successful completion, you will earn a verifiable Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This credential is recognized by engineering firms, industrial operators, and technology auditors worldwide. Recruiters and compliance officers actively seek professionals with documented IEC 62443 implementation expertise, and this certification proves yours. Expert-Led Guidance & Direct Support
You are not learning in isolation. The course includes direct access to industrial cybersecurity practitioners with over 12 years of audit and deployment experience across oil and gas, power generation, and advanced manufacturing. Ask questions through the secure learner portal and receive detailed, personalised guidance within 48 business hours. No Risk. Full Confidence.
We eliminate all risk with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you complete the first four modules and don't find immediate value in the frameworks, templates, or certification roadmap, simply request a full refund - no questions asked. Built for Real-World Application
This works even if: - You manage mixed environments with legacy PLCs and modern SCADA systems
- Your organisation has no formal cybersecurity policy yet
- You’re non-technical but responsible for compliance oversight
- You’ve tried NIST or ISO 27001 and found them too generic for OT
One lead process engineer with 18 years in chemical manufacturing told us: “I thought IEC 62443 was only for IT teams. Within a week, I’d mapped my entire control network and drafted a zone and conduit model that our auditor approved on first review.” Transparent, One-Time Pricing
Our pricing is straightforward with no hidden fees. You pay once and own everything - including all templates, checklists, and future updates. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal for secure, instant enrollment. After enrollment, you will receive a confirmation email. Your access details and login credentials will be sent separately once your learner profile is activated - typically within one business day. There are no automated countdowns, artificial urgency tactics, or misleading “enrollment closing” messages. What you see is what you get: a premium, no-gimmicks learning experience built for serious industrial professionals.
Module 1: Foundations of Industrial Cybersecurity - Difference between IT and OT security paradigms
- Why traditional cybersecurity fails in industrial environments
- Understanding safety vs. security in process control systems
- Common threats to industrial control systems (ICS)
- Real-world breaches and their operational impact
- Introduction to OT attack surfaces: PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, and engineering workstations
- Security implications of remote access and third-party vendors
- The convergence of IT and OT networks
- Asset inventory challenges in brownfield environments
- Role of patch management and change control in operational settings
- Understanding system availability requirements and mean time to repair (MTTR)
- Regulatory drivers for industrial cybersecurity
- Link between industrial security and corporate ESG reporting
- Risk tolerance in safety-critical operations
- Human factors in industrial security incidents
Module 2: Introduction to IEC 62443 Standards Framework - Structure and scope of the IEC 62443 series
- Understanding IEC 62443-1-x: Fundamentals and terminology
- IEC 62443-2-x: Roles, responsibilities, and programme development
- IEC 62443-3-x: System requirements and technical specifications
- IEC 62443-4-x: Product development and lifecycle security
- Differences between IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82
- Alignment with ISO/IEC 27001 for integrated management systems
- Mapping IEC 62443 to sector-specific regulations (NERC CIP, FDA, etc.)
- Understanding the concept of Security Assurance Levels (SALs)
- Defining SAL 1 through SAL 4 requirements
- Role of risk assessments in determining appropriate SAL
- How to justify SAL selection to leadership and auditors
- The importance of lifecycle thinking in industrial security
- Differences between Type A and Type B product certificates
- How IEC 62443 supports procurement and vendor due diligence
Module 3: Building an IEC 62443 Security Programme - Establishing the Industrial Cybersecurity Management System (ICMS)
- Defining roles: ICS Security Officer, Asset Owner, Integrator
- Developing a multi-year industrial security roadmap
- Creating policies aligned with IEC 62443-2-1
- Conducting gap assessments against IEC 62443-2-4
- Setting security objectives with measurable KPIs
- Integrating with existing risk management frameworks
- Developing incident response plans for OT environments
- Change and configuration management for ICS
- Secure user and role-based access control (RBAC)
- Password policies suitable for embedded systems
- Managing vendor and contractor access securely
- Defining acceptable use policies for engineering workstations
- Security awareness training tailored for OT personnel
- Document control and versioning for security policies
Module 4: Risk Assessment & Security Level Determination - Conducting ICS-specific risk assessments using IEC 62443-3-2
- Asset identification and criticality ranking methodology
- Threat modelling using STRIDE for industrial systems
- Vulnerability assessment in constrained OT environments
- Impact analysis: safety, financial, environmental, reputational
- Likelihood estimation for insider vs. external threats
- Using the risk matrix to prioritise actions
- Determining required Security Assurance Level (SAL)
- Linking risk outcomes to IEC 62443 system requirements
- Documenting risk assessment findings for audit
- Obtaining management review and sign-off
- Reassessment frequency and triggers
- Integrating risk assessment with capital planning
- Using risk registers to justify security investments
- Automating risk data collection from OT monitoring tools
Module 5: System Design & Architecture Using Zones and Conduits - Core principles of the zone and conduit model
- Defining logical zones based on function and security needs
- Creating conduits for controlled communication between zones
- Mutual agreement of allowed communication paths
- Physical vs. logical zoning strategies
- Applying the model to brownfield vs. greenfield installations
- Mapping network topology to zones and conduits
- Handling wireless networks in the zone model
- Integration of safety instrumented systems (SIS) into zones
- Designing demilitarised zones (DMZs) for IT/OT data exchange
- Securing remote operations and field devices
- Zone segmentation for production lines and utility systems
- Handling mobile assets and temporary connections
- Documenting the system design in the IEC 62443-3-3 format
- Using templates to accelerate architecture development
Module 6: Technical Implementation of IEC 62443-3-3 Requirements - Understanding the 16 foundational requirements (FRs)
- Implementing Identification and Authentication (FR 4)
- Access control (FR 5) in non-domain industrial environments
- Use of authentication tokens and certificates in OT systems
- Secure communication (FR 6): TLS, IPsec, and deterministic networks
- Data integrity and confidentiality requirements
- Malware protection (FR 9) without endpoint agents
- Back-up and restoration (FR 10) for controller firmware
- Time synchronisation (FR 11) in isolated networks
- Resource availability (FR 12) and denial-of-service protection
- Configuration and patch management (FR 13 and FR 14)
- System monitoring, alerting, and logging (FR 15)
- Handling alert fatigue in 24/7 operations
- Remote maintenance (FR 16) with secure access methods
- Secure development requirements for internal tools
Module 7: Secure Product Development Lifecycle (IEC 62443-4-1) - Applying secure development practices to OT products
- Security requirements specification for new systems
- Threat modelling during design phase
- Secure coding practices for embedded firmware
- Vendor security questionnaires and scorecards
- Secure build environments and code repositories
- Penetration testing for industrial devices
- Software bill of materials (SBOM) for ICS components
- Vulnerability disclosure policies and processes
- Patch development and release workflows
- End-of-life and end-of-support planning
- Secure update mechanisms for field-deployed devices
- Supply chain risk management
- Documentation requirements for product certification
- Working with accredited test laboratories
Module 8: Vendor & Integrator Management - Defining cyber requirements in procurement contracts
- Evaluating vendor compliance with IEC 62443-4-2
- Assessing third-party development practices
- Managing secure delivery and installation
- Secure integration of third-party systems
- Negotiating SLAs for ongoing support and patching
- Handling emergency maintenance access
- Onboarding vendors into your security programme
- Conducting due diligence assessments
- Checklist for reviewing vendor security documentation
- Managing proprietary protocols and closed systems
- Supplier audits and follow-up actions
- Building long-term cybersecurity partnerships
- Escalation paths for security incidents involving vendors
- Managing legacy vendor support and obsolescence
Module 9: Monitoring, Detection & Incident Response for OT - Passive vs. active monitoring in industrial networks
- Using network taps and port mirroring without disrupting traffic
- Deploying industrial IDS/IPS systems
- Creating baselines for normal operational behaviour
- Alerting on anomalous communication patterns
- Integrating with SIEM without impacting availability
- Log retention policies in resource-constrained environments
- Digital forensics for industrial systems
- Incident classification: safety vs. security events
- Coordination between operations, IT, and security teams
- Playbooks for common OT incidents (unauthorised access, ransomware, etc.)
- Containment strategies without halting production
- Secure evidence preservation methods
- Reporting incidents to regulators and insurers
- Post-incident review and improvement planning
Module 10: Compliance, Audits & Certification Readiness - Difference between compliance and certification
- Preparing for IEC 62443-2-4 assessments
- Demonstrating implementation of security policies
- Maintaining audit trails and evidence logs
- Conducting internal audits using checklist templates
- Engaging with authorised certification bodies
- Responding to auditor findings and non-conformities
- Corrective action reporting and closure
- Understanding the scope of product vs. system certification
- Preparing documentation for IEC 62443-3-3 review
- Scheduling surveillance audits
- Continuous improvement using PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
- Benchmarking against industry peers
- Using maturity models to track progress
- Reporting to the board on cybersecurity posture
Module 11: Practical Implementation Projects - Project 1: Conduct a full risk assessment for a mock production line
- Project 2: Design a zone and conduit architecture for a water treatment plant
- Project 3: Develop an ICS security policy aligned with IEC 62443-2-1
- Project 4: Map existing network topology to IEC 62443 requirements
- Project 5: Create a secure remote access solution for vendors
- Project 6: Build a patch management process for embedded controllers
- Project 7: Draft an incident response playbook for ransomware
- Project 8: Compile a compliance evidence package for audit
- Project 9: Evaluate a vendor’s cybersecurity documentation
- Project 10: Conduct a gap analysis for an existing ICS environment
- Project 11: Develop a multi-year industrial security roadmap
- Project 12: Simulate a security breach and run a tabletop exercise
- Project 13: Document a zone and conduit design for an oil terminal
- Project 14: Implement secure communication between HMIs and SCADA
- Project 15: Prepare a business case for IEC 62443 adoption
Module 12: Advanced Topics & Emerging Challenges - Applying IEC 62443 to smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0
- Securing Industrial IoT (IIoT) devices and sensors
- Cybersecurity for digital twins and simulation environments
- 5G connectivity and private networks in industrial zones
- Cloud integration with OT data platforms
- AI-driven anomaly detection for predictive security
- Quantum computing threats and post-quantum cryptography
- Zero Trust Architecture in OT environments
- Secure edge computing deployments
- OT security in distributed energy resources
- Cybersecurity for autonomous material handling systems
- Addressing supply chain attacks (e.g., SolarWinds-style)
- Security implications of open-source software in OT
- Securing API-based integrations in industrial platforms
- Future of IEC 62443: evolving standards and extensions
Module 13: Capstone Certification Project - Select an actual or simulated operational environment
- Conduct a full IEC 62443 gap assessment
- Define required Security Assurance Level (SAL)
- Design a zone and conduit model
- Develop security requirements based on IEC 62443-3-3
- Create implementation timelines and ROI estimates
- Draft policy and procedure documentation
- Compile evidence package for certification readiness
- Present findings in a board-ready format
- Submit for expert review and feedback
- Revise based on guidance and resubmit
- Receive final assessment report
- Demonstrate mastery of end-to-end implementation
- Earn eligibility for Certificate of Completion
- Access post-completion resources and community
Module 14: Career Advancement & Next Steps - How to list your IEC 62443 expertise on LinkedIn and resumes
- Networking with industrial cybersecurity professionals
- Preparing for technical interviews with OT security focus
- Transitioning from IT to OT security roles
- Advancing from engineer to security architect or manager
- Consulting opportunities and freelance engagements
- Presenting your work to leadership and industry groups
- Contributing to standards development and working groups
- Speaking at conferences and publishing case studies
- Continuing education pathways (CISSP, GICSP, etc.)
- Joining professional associations (ISA, ISAGCA, etc.)
- Staying updated on IEC 62443 revisions and errata
- Accessing ongoing updates and expert Q&A forums
- Leveraging your certificate for salary negotiation
- Building a personal brand as an industrial security authority
- Difference between IT and OT security paradigms
- Why traditional cybersecurity fails in industrial environments
- Understanding safety vs. security in process control systems
- Common threats to industrial control systems (ICS)
- Real-world breaches and their operational impact
- Introduction to OT attack surfaces: PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, and engineering workstations
- Security implications of remote access and third-party vendors
- The convergence of IT and OT networks
- Asset inventory challenges in brownfield environments
- Role of patch management and change control in operational settings
- Understanding system availability requirements and mean time to repair (MTTR)
- Regulatory drivers for industrial cybersecurity
- Link between industrial security and corporate ESG reporting
- Risk tolerance in safety-critical operations
- Human factors in industrial security incidents
Module 2: Introduction to IEC 62443 Standards Framework - Structure and scope of the IEC 62443 series
- Understanding IEC 62443-1-x: Fundamentals and terminology
- IEC 62443-2-x: Roles, responsibilities, and programme development
- IEC 62443-3-x: System requirements and technical specifications
- IEC 62443-4-x: Product development and lifecycle security
- Differences between IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82
- Alignment with ISO/IEC 27001 for integrated management systems
- Mapping IEC 62443 to sector-specific regulations (NERC CIP, FDA, etc.)
- Understanding the concept of Security Assurance Levels (SALs)
- Defining SAL 1 through SAL 4 requirements
- Role of risk assessments in determining appropriate SAL
- How to justify SAL selection to leadership and auditors
- The importance of lifecycle thinking in industrial security
- Differences between Type A and Type B product certificates
- How IEC 62443 supports procurement and vendor due diligence
Module 3: Building an IEC 62443 Security Programme - Establishing the Industrial Cybersecurity Management System (ICMS)
- Defining roles: ICS Security Officer, Asset Owner, Integrator
- Developing a multi-year industrial security roadmap
- Creating policies aligned with IEC 62443-2-1
- Conducting gap assessments against IEC 62443-2-4
- Setting security objectives with measurable KPIs
- Integrating with existing risk management frameworks
- Developing incident response plans for OT environments
- Change and configuration management for ICS
- Secure user and role-based access control (RBAC)
- Password policies suitable for embedded systems
- Managing vendor and contractor access securely
- Defining acceptable use policies for engineering workstations
- Security awareness training tailored for OT personnel
- Document control and versioning for security policies
Module 4: Risk Assessment & Security Level Determination - Conducting ICS-specific risk assessments using IEC 62443-3-2
- Asset identification and criticality ranking methodology
- Threat modelling using STRIDE for industrial systems
- Vulnerability assessment in constrained OT environments
- Impact analysis: safety, financial, environmental, reputational
- Likelihood estimation for insider vs. external threats
- Using the risk matrix to prioritise actions
- Determining required Security Assurance Level (SAL)
- Linking risk outcomes to IEC 62443 system requirements
- Documenting risk assessment findings for audit
- Obtaining management review and sign-off
- Reassessment frequency and triggers
- Integrating risk assessment with capital planning
- Using risk registers to justify security investments
- Automating risk data collection from OT monitoring tools
Module 5: System Design & Architecture Using Zones and Conduits - Core principles of the zone and conduit model
- Defining logical zones based on function and security needs
- Creating conduits for controlled communication between zones
- Mutual agreement of allowed communication paths
- Physical vs. logical zoning strategies
- Applying the model to brownfield vs. greenfield installations
- Mapping network topology to zones and conduits
- Handling wireless networks in the zone model
- Integration of safety instrumented systems (SIS) into zones
- Designing demilitarised zones (DMZs) for IT/OT data exchange
- Securing remote operations and field devices
- Zone segmentation for production lines and utility systems
- Handling mobile assets and temporary connections
- Documenting the system design in the IEC 62443-3-3 format
- Using templates to accelerate architecture development
Module 6: Technical Implementation of IEC 62443-3-3 Requirements - Understanding the 16 foundational requirements (FRs)
- Implementing Identification and Authentication (FR 4)
- Access control (FR 5) in non-domain industrial environments
- Use of authentication tokens and certificates in OT systems
- Secure communication (FR 6): TLS, IPsec, and deterministic networks
- Data integrity and confidentiality requirements
- Malware protection (FR 9) without endpoint agents
- Back-up and restoration (FR 10) for controller firmware
- Time synchronisation (FR 11) in isolated networks
- Resource availability (FR 12) and denial-of-service protection
- Configuration and patch management (FR 13 and FR 14)
- System monitoring, alerting, and logging (FR 15)
- Handling alert fatigue in 24/7 operations
- Remote maintenance (FR 16) with secure access methods
- Secure development requirements for internal tools
Module 7: Secure Product Development Lifecycle (IEC 62443-4-1) - Applying secure development practices to OT products
- Security requirements specification for new systems
- Threat modelling during design phase
- Secure coding practices for embedded firmware
- Vendor security questionnaires and scorecards
- Secure build environments and code repositories
- Penetration testing for industrial devices
- Software bill of materials (SBOM) for ICS components
- Vulnerability disclosure policies and processes
- Patch development and release workflows
- End-of-life and end-of-support planning
- Secure update mechanisms for field-deployed devices
- Supply chain risk management
- Documentation requirements for product certification
- Working with accredited test laboratories
Module 8: Vendor & Integrator Management - Defining cyber requirements in procurement contracts
- Evaluating vendor compliance with IEC 62443-4-2
- Assessing third-party development practices
- Managing secure delivery and installation
- Secure integration of third-party systems
- Negotiating SLAs for ongoing support and patching
- Handling emergency maintenance access
- Onboarding vendors into your security programme
- Conducting due diligence assessments
- Checklist for reviewing vendor security documentation
- Managing proprietary protocols and closed systems
- Supplier audits and follow-up actions
- Building long-term cybersecurity partnerships
- Escalation paths for security incidents involving vendors
- Managing legacy vendor support and obsolescence
Module 9: Monitoring, Detection & Incident Response for OT - Passive vs. active monitoring in industrial networks
- Using network taps and port mirroring without disrupting traffic
- Deploying industrial IDS/IPS systems
- Creating baselines for normal operational behaviour
- Alerting on anomalous communication patterns
- Integrating with SIEM without impacting availability
- Log retention policies in resource-constrained environments
- Digital forensics for industrial systems
- Incident classification: safety vs. security events
- Coordination between operations, IT, and security teams
- Playbooks for common OT incidents (unauthorised access, ransomware, etc.)
- Containment strategies without halting production
- Secure evidence preservation methods
- Reporting incidents to regulators and insurers
- Post-incident review and improvement planning
Module 10: Compliance, Audits & Certification Readiness - Difference between compliance and certification
- Preparing for IEC 62443-2-4 assessments
- Demonstrating implementation of security policies
- Maintaining audit trails and evidence logs
- Conducting internal audits using checklist templates
- Engaging with authorised certification bodies
- Responding to auditor findings and non-conformities
- Corrective action reporting and closure
- Understanding the scope of product vs. system certification
- Preparing documentation for IEC 62443-3-3 review
- Scheduling surveillance audits
- Continuous improvement using PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
- Benchmarking against industry peers
- Using maturity models to track progress
- Reporting to the board on cybersecurity posture
Module 11: Practical Implementation Projects - Project 1: Conduct a full risk assessment for a mock production line
- Project 2: Design a zone and conduit architecture for a water treatment plant
- Project 3: Develop an ICS security policy aligned with IEC 62443-2-1
- Project 4: Map existing network topology to IEC 62443 requirements
- Project 5: Create a secure remote access solution for vendors
- Project 6: Build a patch management process for embedded controllers
- Project 7: Draft an incident response playbook for ransomware
- Project 8: Compile a compliance evidence package for audit
- Project 9: Evaluate a vendor’s cybersecurity documentation
- Project 10: Conduct a gap analysis for an existing ICS environment
- Project 11: Develop a multi-year industrial security roadmap
- Project 12: Simulate a security breach and run a tabletop exercise
- Project 13: Document a zone and conduit design for an oil terminal
- Project 14: Implement secure communication between HMIs and SCADA
- Project 15: Prepare a business case for IEC 62443 adoption
Module 12: Advanced Topics & Emerging Challenges - Applying IEC 62443 to smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0
- Securing Industrial IoT (IIoT) devices and sensors
- Cybersecurity for digital twins and simulation environments
- 5G connectivity and private networks in industrial zones
- Cloud integration with OT data platforms
- AI-driven anomaly detection for predictive security
- Quantum computing threats and post-quantum cryptography
- Zero Trust Architecture in OT environments
- Secure edge computing deployments
- OT security in distributed energy resources
- Cybersecurity for autonomous material handling systems
- Addressing supply chain attacks (e.g., SolarWinds-style)
- Security implications of open-source software in OT
- Securing API-based integrations in industrial platforms
- Future of IEC 62443: evolving standards and extensions
Module 13: Capstone Certification Project - Select an actual or simulated operational environment
- Conduct a full IEC 62443 gap assessment
- Define required Security Assurance Level (SAL)
- Design a zone and conduit model
- Develop security requirements based on IEC 62443-3-3
- Create implementation timelines and ROI estimates
- Draft policy and procedure documentation
- Compile evidence package for certification readiness
- Present findings in a board-ready format
- Submit for expert review and feedback
- Revise based on guidance and resubmit
- Receive final assessment report
- Demonstrate mastery of end-to-end implementation
- Earn eligibility for Certificate of Completion
- Access post-completion resources and community
Module 14: Career Advancement & Next Steps - How to list your IEC 62443 expertise on LinkedIn and resumes
- Networking with industrial cybersecurity professionals
- Preparing for technical interviews with OT security focus
- Transitioning from IT to OT security roles
- Advancing from engineer to security architect or manager
- Consulting opportunities and freelance engagements
- Presenting your work to leadership and industry groups
- Contributing to standards development and working groups
- Speaking at conferences and publishing case studies
- Continuing education pathways (CISSP, GICSP, etc.)
- Joining professional associations (ISA, ISAGCA, etc.)
- Staying updated on IEC 62443 revisions and errata
- Accessing ongoing updates and expert Q&A forums
- Leveraging your certificate for salary negotiation
- Building a personal brand as an industrial security authority
- Establishing the Industrial Cybersecurity Management System (ICMS)
- Defining roles: ICS Security Officer, Asset Owner, Integrator
- Developing a multi-year industrial security roadmap
- Creating policies aligned with IEC 62443-2-1
- Conducting gap assessments against IEC 62443-2-4
- Setting security objectives with measurable KPIs
- Integrating with existing risk management frameworks
- Developing incident response plans for OT environments
- Change and configuration management for ICS
- Secure user and role-based access control (RBAC)
- Password policies suitable for embedded systems
- Managing vendor and contractor access securely
- Defining acceptable use policies for engineering workstations
- Security awareness training tailored for OT personnel
- Document control and versioning for security policies
Module 4: Risk Assessment & Security Level Determination - Conducting ICS-specific risk assessments using IEC 62443-3-2
- Asset identification and criticality ranking methodology
- Threat modelling using STRIDE for industrial systems
- Vulnerability assessment in constrained OT environments
- Impact analysis: safety, financial, environmental, reputational
- Likelihood estimation for insider vs. external threats
- Using the risk matrix to prioritise actions
- Determining required Security Assurance Level (SAL)
- Linking risk outcomes to IEC 62443 system requirements
- Documenting risk assessment findings for audit
- Obtaining management review and sign-off
- Reassessment frequency and triggers
- Integrating risk assessment with capital planning
- Using risk registers to justify security investments
- Automating risk data collection from OT monitoring tools
Module 5: System Design & Architecture Using Zones and Conduits - Core principles of the zone and conduit model
- Defining logical zones based on function and security needs
- Creating conduits for controlled communication between zones
- Mutual agreement of allowed communication paths
- Physical vs. logical zoning strategies
- Applying the model to brownfield vs. greenfield installations
- Mapping network topology to zones and conduits
- Handling wireless networks in the zone model
- Integration of safety instrumented systems (SIS) into zones
- Designing demilitarised zones (DMZs) for IT/OT data exchange
- Securing remote operations and field devices
- Zone segmentation for production lines and utility systems
- Handling mobile assets and temporary connections
- Documenting the system design in the IEC 62443-3-3 format
- Using templates to accelerate architecture development
Module 6: Technical Implementation of IEC 62443-3-3 Requirements - Understanding the 16 foundational requirements (FRs)
- Implementing Identification and Authentication (FR 4)
- Access control (FR 5) in non-domain industrial environments
- Use of authentication tokens and certificates in OT systems
- Secure communication (FR 6): TLS, IPsec, and deterministic networks
- Data integrity and confidentiality requirements
- Malware protection (FR 9) without endpoint agents
- Back-up and restoration (FR 10) for controller firmware
- Time synchronisation (FR 11) in isolated networks
- Resource availability (FR 12) and denial-of-service protection
- Configuration and patch management (FR 13 and FR 14)
- System monitoring, alerting, and logging (FR 15)
- Handling alert fatigue in 24/7 operations
- Remote maintenance (FR 16) with secure access methods
- Secure development requirements for internal tools
Module 7: Secure Product Development Lifecycle (IEC 62443-4-1) - Applying secure development practices to OT products
- Security requirements specification for new systems
- Threat modelling during design phase
- Secure coding practices for embedded firmware
- Vendor security questionnaires and scorecards
- Secure build environments and code repositories
- Penetration testing for industrial devices
- Software bill of materials (SBOM) for ICS components
- Vulnerability disclosure policies and processes
- Patch development and release workflows
- End-of-life and end-of-support planning
- Secure update mechanisms for field-deployed devices
- Supply chain risk management
- Documentation requirements for product certification
- Working with accredited test laboratories
Module 8: Vendor & Integrator Management - Defining cyber requirements in procurement contracts
- Evaluating vendor compliance with IEC 62443-4-2
- Assessing third-party development practices
- Managing secure delivery and installation
- Secure integration of third-party systems
- Negotiating SLAs for ongoing support and patching
- Handling emergency maintenance access
- Onboarding vendors into your security programme
- Conducting due diligence assessments
- Checklist for reviewing vendor security documentation
- Managing proprietary protocols and closed systems
- Supplier audits and follow-up actions
- Building long-term cybersecurity partnerships
- Escalation paths for security incidents involving vendors
- Managing legacy vendor support and obsolescence
Module 9: Monitoring, Detection & Incident Response for OT - Passive vs. active monitoring in industrial networks
- Using network taps and port mirroring without disrupting traffic
- Deploying industrial IDS/IPS systems
- Creating baselines for normal operational behaviour
- Alerting on anomalous communication patterns
- Integrating with SIEM without impacting availability
- Log retention policies in resource-constrained environments
- Digital forensics for industrial systems
- Incident classification: safety vs. security events
- Coordination between operations, IT, and security teams
- Playbooks for common OT incidents (unauthorised access, ransomware, etc.)
- Containment strategies without halting production
- Secure evidence preservation methods
- Reporting incidents to regulators and insurers
- Post-incident review and improvement planning
Module 10: Compliance, Audits & Certification Readiness - Difference between compliance and certification
- Preparing for IEC 62443-2-4 assessments
- Demonstrating implementation of security policies
- Maintaining audit trails and evidence logs
- Conducting internal audits using checklist templates
- Engaging with authorised certification bodies
- Responding to auditor findings and non-conformities
- Corrective action reporting and closure
- Understanding the scope of product vs. system certification
- Preparing documentation for IEC 62443-3-3 review
- Scheduling surveillance audits
- Continuous improvement using PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
- Benchmarking against industry peers
- Using maturity models to track progress
- Reporting to the board on cybersecurity posture
Module 11: Practical Implementation Projects - Project 1: Conduct a full risk assessment for a mock production line
- Project 2: Design a zone and conduit architecture for a water treatment plant
- Project 3: Develop an ICS security policy aligned with IEC 62443-2-1
- Project 4: Map existing network topology to IEC 62443 requirements
- Project 5: Create a secure remote access solution for vendors
- Project 6: Build a patch management process for embedded controllers
- Project 7: Draft an incident response playbook for ransomware
- Project 8: Compile a compliance evidence package for audit
- Project 9: Evaluate a vendor’s cybersecurity documentation
- Project 10: Conduct a gap analysis for an existing ICS environment
- Project 11: Develop a multi-year industrial security roadmap
- Project 12: Simulate a security breach and run a tabletop exercise
- Project 13: Document a zone and conduit design for an oil terminal
- Project 14: Implement secure communication between HMIs and SCADA
- Project 15: Prepare a business case for IEC 62443 adoption
Module 12: Advanced Topics & Emerging Challenges - Applying IEC 62443 to smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0
- Securing Industrial IoT (IIoT) devices and sensors
- Cybersecurity for digital twins and simulation environments
- 5G connectivity and private networks in industrial zones
- Cloud integration with OT data platforms
- AI-driven anomaly detection for predictive security
- Quantum computing threats and post-quantum cryptography
- Zero Trust Architecture in OT environments
- Secure edge computing deployments
- OT security in distributed energy resources
- Cybersecurity for autonomous material handling systems
- Addressing supply chain attacks (e.g., SolarWinds-style)
- Security implications of open-source software in OT
- Securing API-based integrations in industrial platforms
- Future of IEC 62443: evolving standards and extensions
Module 13: Capstone Certification Project - Select an actual or simulated operational environment
- Conduct a full IEC 62443 gap assessment
- Define required Security Assurance Level (SAL)
- Design a zone and conduit model
- Develop security requirements based on IEC 62443-3-3
- Create implementation timelines and ROI estimates
- Draft policy and procedure documentation
- Compile evidence package for certification readiness
- Present findings in a board-ready format
- Submit for expert review and feedback
- Revise based on guidance and resubmit
- Receive final assessment report
- Demonstrate mastery of end-to-end implementation
- Earn eligibility for Certificate of Completion
- Access post-completion resources and community
Module 14: Career Advancement & Next Steps - How to list your IEC 62443 expertise on LinkedIn and resumes
- Networking with industrial cybersecurity professionals
- Preparing for technical interviews with OT security focus
- Transitioning from IT to OT security roles
- Advancing from engineer to security architect or manager
- Consulting opportunities and freelance engagements
- Presenting your work to leadership and industry groups
- Contributing to standards development and working groups
- Speaking at conferences and publishing case studies
- Continuing education pathways (CISSP, GICSP, etc.)
- Joining professional associations (ISA, ISAGCA, etc.)
- Staying updated on IEC 62443 revisions and errata
- Accessing ongoing updates and expert Q&A forums
- Leveraging your certificate for salary negotiation
- Building a personal brand as an industrial security authority
- Core principles of the zone and conduit model
- Defining logical zones based on function and security needs
- Creating conduits for controlled communication between zones
- Mutual agreement of allowed communication paths
- Physical vs. logical zoning strategies
- Applying the model to brownfield vs. greenfield installations
- Mapping network topology to zones and conduits
- Handling wireless networks in the zone model
- Integration of safety instrumented systems (SIS) into zones
- Designing demilitarised zones (DMZs) for IT/OT data exchange
- Securing remote operations and field devices
- Zone segmentation for production lines and utility systems
- Handling mobile assets and temporary connections
- Documenting the system design in the IEC 62443-3-3 format
- Using templates to accelerate architecture development
Module 6: Technical Implementation of IEC 62443-3-3 Requirements - Understanding the 16 foundational requirements (FRs)
- Implementing Identification and Authentication (FR 4)
- Access control (FR 5) in non-domain industrial environments
- Use of authentication tokens and certificates in OT systems
- Secure communication (FR 6): TLS, IPsec, and deterministic networks
- Data integrity and confidentiality requirements
- Malware protection (FR 9) without endpoint agents
- Back-up and restoration (FR 10) for controller firmware
- Time synchronisation (FR 11) in isolated networks
- Resource availability (FR 12) and denial-of-service protection
- Configuration and patch management (FR 13 and FR 14)
- System monitoring, alerting, and logging (FR 15)
- Handling alert fatigue in 24/7 operations
- Remote maintenance (FR 16) with secure access methods
- Secure development requirements for internal tools
Module 7: Secure Product Development Lifecycle (IEC 62443-4-1) - Applying secure development practices to OT products
- Security requirements specification for new systems
- Threat modelling during design phase
- Secure coding practices for embedded firmware
- Vendor security questionnaires and scorecards
- Secure build environments and code repositories
- Penetration testing for industrial devices
- Software bill of materials (SBOM) for ICS components
- Vulnerability disclosure policies and processes
- Patch development and release workflows
- End-of-life and end-of-support planning
- Secure update mechanisms for field-deployed devices
- Supply chain risk management
- Documentation requirements for product certification
- Working with accredited test laboratories
Module 8: Vendor & Integrator Management - Defining cyber requirements in procurement contracts
- Evaluating vendor compliance with IEC 62443-4-2
- Assessing third-party development practices
- Managing secure delivery and installation
- Secure integration of third-party systems
- Negotiating SLAs for ongoing support and patching
- Handling emergency maintenance access
- Onboarding vendors into your security programme
- Conducting due diligence assessments
- Checklist for reviewing vendor security documentation
- Managing proprietary protocols and closed systems
- Supplier audits and follow-up actions
- Building long-term cybersecurity partnerships
- Escalation paths for security incidents involving vendors
- Managing legacy vendor support and obsolescence
Module 9: Monitoring, Detection & Incident Response for OT - Passive vs. active monitoring in industrial networks
- Using network taps and port mirroring without disrupting traffic
- Deploying industrial IDS/IPS systems
- Creating baselines for normal operational behaviour
- Alerting on anomalous communication patterns
- Integrating with SIEM without impacting availability
- Log retention policies in resource-constrained environments
- Digital forensics for industrial systems
- Incident classification: safety vs. security events
- Coordination between operations, IT, and security teams
- Playbooks for common OT incidents (unauthorised access, ransomware, etc.)
- Containment strategies without halting production
- Secure evidence preservation methods
- Reporting incidents to regulators and insurers
- Post-incident review and improvement planning
Module 10: Compliance, Audits & Certification Readiness - Difference between compliance and certification
- Preparing for IEC 62443-2-4 assessments
- Demonstrating implementation of security policies
- Maintaining audit trails and evidence logs
- Conducting internal audits using checklist templates
- Engaging with authorised certification bodies
- Responding to auditor findings and non-conformities
- Corrective action reporting and closure
- Understanding the scope of product vs. system certification
- Preparing documentation for IEC 62443-3-3 review
- Scheduling surveillance audits
- Continuous improvement using PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
- Benchmarking against industry peers
- Using maturity models to track progress
- Reporting to the board on cybersecurity posture
Module 11: Practical Implementation Projects - Project 1: Conduct a full risk assessment for a mock production line
- Project 2: Design a zone and conduit architecture for a water treatment plant
- Project 3: Develop an ICS security policy aligned with IEC 62443-2-1
- Project 4: Map existing network topology to IEC 62443 requirements
- Project 5: Create a secure remote access solution for vendors
- Project 6: Build a patch management process for embedded controllers
- Project 7: Draft an incident response playbook for ransomware
- Project 8: Compile a compliance evidence package for audit
- Project 9: Evaluate a vendor’s cybersecurity documentation
- Project 10: Conduct a gap analysis for an existing ICS environment
- Project 11: Develop a multi-year industrial security roadmap
- Project 12: Simulate a security breach and run a tabletop exercise
- Project 13: Document a zone and conduit design for an oil terminal
- Project 14: Implement secure communication between HMIs and SCADA
- Project 15: Prepare a business case for IEC 62443 adoption
Module 12: Advanced Topics & Emerging Challenges - Applying IEC 62443 to smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0
- Securing Industrial IoT (IIoT) devices and sensors
- Cybersecurity for digital twins and simulation environments
- 5G connectivity and private networks in industrial zones
- Cloud integration with OT data platforms
- AI-driven anomaly detection for predictive security
- Quantum computing threats and post-quantum cryptography
- Zero Trust Architecture in OT environments
- Secure edge computing deployments
- OT security in distributed energy resources
- Cybersecurity for autonomous material handling systems
- Addressing supply chain attacks (e.g., SolarWinds-style)
- Security implications of open-source software in OT
- Securing API-based integrations in industrial platforms
- Future of IEC 62443: evolving standards and extensions
Module 13: Capstone Certification Project - Select an actual or simulated operational environment
- Conduct a full IEC 62443 gap assessment
- Define required Security Assurance Level (SAL)
- Design a zone and conduit model
- Develop security requirements based on IEC 62443-3-3
- Create implementation timelines and ROI estimates
- Draft policy and procedure documentation
- Compile evidence package for certification readiness
- Present findings in a board-ready format
- Submit for expert review and feedback
- Revise based on guidance and resubmit
- Receive final assessment report
- Demonstrate mastery of end-to-end implementation
- Earn eligibility for Certificate of Completion
- Access post-completion resources and community
Module 14: Career Advancement & Next Steps - How to list your IEC 62443 expertise on LinkedIn and resumes
- Networking with industrial cybersecurity professionals
- Preparing for technical interviews with OT security focus
- Transitioning from IT to OT security roles
- Advancing from engineer to security architect or manager
- Consulting opportunities and freelance engagements
- Presenting your work to leadership and industry groups
- Contributing to standards development and working groups
- Speaking at conferences and publishing case studies
- Continuing education pathways (CISSP, GICSP, etc.)
- Joining professional associations (ISA, ISAGCA, etc.)
- Staying updated on IEC 62443 revisions and errata
- Accessing ongoing updates and expert Q&A forums
- Leveraging your certificate for salary negotiation
- Building a personal brand as an industrial security authority
- Applying secure development practices to OT products
- Security requirements specification for new systems
- Threat modelling during design phase
- Secure coding practices for embedded firmware
- Vendor security questionnaires and scorecards
- Secure build environments and code repositories
- Penetration testing for industrial devices
- Software bill of materials (SBOM) for ICS components
- Vulnerability disclosure policies and processes
- Patch development and release workflows
- End-of-life and end-of-support planning
- Secure update mechanisms for field-deployed devices
- Supply chain risk management
- Documentation requirements for product certification
- Working with accredited test laboratories
Module 8: Vendor & Integrator Management - Defining cyber requirements in procurement contracts
- Evaluating vendor compliance with IEC 62443-4-2
- Assessing third-party development practices
- Managing secure delivery and installation
- Secure integration of third-party systems
- Negotiating SLAs for ongoing support and patching
- Handling emergency maintenance access
- Onboarding vendors into your security programme
- Conducting due diligence assessments
- Checklist for reviewing vendor security documentation
- Managing proprietary protocols and closed systems
- Supplier audits and follow-up actions
- Building long-term cybersecurity partnerships
- Escalation paths for security incidents involving vendors
- Managing legacy vendor support and obsolescence
Module 9: Monitoring, Detection & Incident Response for OT - Passive vs. active monitoring in industrial networks
- Using network taps and port mirroring without disrupting traffic
- Deploying industrial IDS/IPS systems
- Creating baselines for normal operational behaviour
- Alerting on anomalous communication patterns
- Integrating with SIEM without impacting availability
- Log retention policies in resource-constrained environments
- Digital forensics for industrial systems
- Incident classification: safety vs. security events
- Coordination between operations, IT, and security teams
- Playbooks for common OT incidents (unauthorised access, ransomware, etc.)
- Containment strategies without halting production
- Secure evidence preservation methods
- Reporting incidents to regulators and insurers
- Post-incident review and improvement planning
Module 10: Compliance, Audits & Certification Readiness - Difference between compliance and certification
- Preparing for IEC 62443-2-4 assessments
- Demonstrating implementation of security policies
- Maintaining audit trails and evidence logs
- Conducting internal audits using checklist templates
- Engaging with authorised certification bodies
- Responding to auditor findings and non-conformities
- Corrective action reporting and closure
- Understanding the scope of product vs. system certification
- Preparing documentation for IEC 62443-3-3 review
- Scheduling surveillance audits
- Continuous improvement using PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
- Benchmarking against industry peers
- Using maturity models to track progress
- Reporting to the board on cybersecurity posture
Module 11: Practical Implementation Projects - Project 1: Conduct a full risk assessment for a mock production line
- Project 2: Design a zone and conduit architecture for a water treatment plant
- Project 3: Develop an ICS security policy aligned with IEC 62443-2-1
- Project 4: Map existing network topology to IEC 62443 requirements
- Project 5: Create a secure remote access solution for vendors
- Project 6: Build a patch management process for embedded controllers
- Project 7: Draft an incident response playbook for ransomware
- Project 8: Compile a compliance evidence package for audit
- Project 9: Evaluate a vendor’s cybersecurity documentation
- Project 10: Conduct a gap analysis for an existing ICS environment
- Project 11: Develop a multi-year industrial security roadmap
- Project 12: Simulate a security breach and run a tabletop exercise
- Project 13: Document a zone and conduit design for an oil terminal
- Project 14: Implement secure communication between HMIs and SCADA
- Project 15: Prepare a business case for IEC 62443 adoption
Module 12: Advanced Topics & Emerging Challenges - Applying IEC 62443 to smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0
- Securing Industrial IoT (IIoT) devices and sensors
- Cybersecurity for digital twins and simulation environments
- 5G connectivity and private networks in industrial zones
- Cloud integration with OT data platforms
- AI-driven anomaly detection for predictive security
- Quantum computing threats and post-quantum cryptography
- Zero Trust Architecture in OT environments
- Secure edge computing deployments
- OT security in distributed energy resources
- Cybersecurity for autonomous material handling systems
- Addressing supply chain attacks (e.g., SolarWinds-style)
- Security implications of open-source software in OT
- Securing API-based integrations in industrial platforms
- Future of IEC 62443: evolving standards and extensions
Module 13: Capstone Certification Project - Select an actual or simulated operational environment
- Conduct a full IEC 62443 gap assessment
- Define required Security Assurance Level (SAL)
- Design a zone and conduit model
- Develop security requirements based on IEC 62443-3-3
- Create implementation timelines and ROI estimates
- Draft policy and procedure documentation
- Compile evidence package for certification readiness
- Present findings in a board-ready format
- Submit for expert review and feedback
- Revise based on guidance and resubmit
- Receive final assessment report
- Demonstrate mastery of end-to-end implementation
- Earn eligibility for Certificate of Completion
- Access post-completion resources and community
Module 14: Career Advancement & Next Steps - How to list your IEC 62443 expertise on LinkedIn and resumes
- Networking with industrial cybersecurity professionals
- Preparing for technical interviews with OT security focus
- Transitioning from IT to OT security roles
- Advancing from engineer to security architect or manager
- Consulting opportunities and freelance engagements
- Presenting your work to leadership and industry groups
- Contributing to standards development and working groups
- Speaking at conferences and publishing case studies
- Continuing education pathways (CISSP, GICSP, etc.)
- Joining professional associations (ISA, ISAGCA, etc.)
- Staying updated on IEC 62443 revisions and errata
- Accessing ongoing updates and expert Q&A forums
- Leveraging your certificate for salary negotiation
- Building a personal brand as an industrial security authority
- Passive vs. active monitoring in industrial networks
- Using network taps and port mirroring without disrupting traffic
- Deploying industrial IDS/IPS systems
- Creating baselines for normal operational behaviour
- Alerting on anomalous communication patterns
- Integrating with SIEM without impacting availability
- Log retention policies in resource-constrained environments
- Digital forensics for industrial systems
- Incident classification: safety vs. security events
- Coordination between operations, IT, and security teams
- Playbooks for common OT incidents (unauthorised access, ransomware, etc.)
- Containment strategies without halting production
- Secure evidence preservation methods
- Reporting incidents to regulators and insurers
- Post-incident review and improvement planning
Module 10: Compliance, Audits & Certification Readiness - Difference between compliance and certification
- Preparing for IEC 62443-2-4 assessments
- Demonstrating implementation of security policies
- Maintaining audit trails and evidence logs
- Conducting internal audits using checklist templates
- Engaging with authorised certification bodies
- Responding to auditor findings and non-conformities
- Corrective action reporting and closure
- Understanding the scope of product vs. system certification
- Preparing documentation for IEC 62443-3-3 review
- Scheduling surveillance audits
- Continuous improvement using PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
- Benchmarking against industry peers
- Using maturity models to track progress
- Reporting to the board on cybersecurity posture
Module 11: Practical Implementation Projects - Project 1: Conduct a full risk assessment for a mock production line
- Project 2: Design a zone and conduit architecture for a water treatment plant
- Project 3: Develop an ICS security policy aligned with IEC 62443-2-1
- Project 4: Map existing network topology to IEC 62443 requirements
- Project 5: Create a secure remote access solution for vendors
- Project 6: Build a patch management process for embedded controllers
- Project 7: Draft an incident response playbook for ransomware
- Project 8: Compile a compliance evidence package for audit
- Project 9: Evaluate a vendor’s cybersecurity documentation
- Project 10: Conduct a gap analysis for an existing ICS environment
- Project 11: Develop a multi-year industrial security roadmap
- Project 12: Simulate a security breach and run a tabletop exercise
- Project 13: Document a zone and conduit design for an oil terminal
- Project 14: Implement secure communication between HMIs and SCADA
- Project 15: Prepare a business case for IEC 62443 adoption
Module 12: Advanced Topics & Emerging Challenges - Applying IEC 62443 to smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0
- Securing Industrial IoT (IIoT) devices and sensors
- Cybersecurity for digital twins and simulation environments
- 5G connectivity and private networks in industrial zones
- Cloud integration with OT data platforms
- AI-driven anomaly detection for predictive security
- Quantum computing threats and post-quantum cryptography
- Zero Trust Architecture in OT environments
- Secure edge computing deployments
- OT security in distributed energy resources
- Cybersecurity for autonomous material handling systems
- Addressing supply chain attacks (e.g., SolarWinds-style)
- Security implications of open-source software in OT
- Securing API-based integrations in industrial platforms
- Future of IEC 62443: evolving standards and extensions
Module 13: Capstone Certification Project - Select an actual or simulated operational environment
- Conduct a full IEC 62443 gap assessment
- Define required Security Assurance Level (SAL)
- Design a zone and conduit model
- Develop security requirements based on IEC 62443-3-3
- Create implementation timelines and ROI estimates
- Draft policy and procedure documentation
- Compile evidence package for certification readiness
- Present findings in a board-ready format
- Submit for expert review and feedback
- Revise based on guidance and resubmit
- Receive final assessment report
- Demonstrate mastery of end-to-end implementation
- Earn eligibility for Certificate of Completion
- Access post-completion resources and community
Module 14: Career Advancement & Next Steps - How to list your IEC 62443 expertise on LinkedIn and resumes
- Networking with industrial cybersecurity professionals
- Preparing for technical interviews with OT security focus
- Transitioning from IT to OT security roles
- Advancing from engineer to security architect or manager
- Consulting opportunities and freelance engagements
- Presenting your work to leadership and industry groups
- Contributing to standards development and working groups
- Speaking at conferences and publishing case studies
- Continuing education pathways (CISSP, GICSP, etc.)
- Joining professional associations (ISA, ISAGCA, etc.)
- Staying updated on IEC 62443 revisions and errata
- Accessing ongoing updates and expert Q&A forums
- Leveraging your certificate for salary negotiation
- Building a personal brand as an industrial security authority
- Project 1: Conduct a full risk assessment for a mock production line
- Project 2: Design a zone and conduit architecture for a water treatment plant
- Project 3: Develop an ICS security policy aligned with IEC 62443-2-1
- Project 4: Map existing network topology to IEC 62443 requirements
- Project 5: Create a secure remote access solution for vendors
- Project 6: Build a patch management process for embedded controllers
- Project 7: Draft an incident response playbook for ransomware
- Project 8: Compile a compliance evidence package for audit
- Project 9: Evaluate a vendor’s cybersecurity documentation
- Project 10: Conduct a gap analysis for an existing ICS environment
- Project 11: Develop a multi-year industrial security roadmap
- Project 12: Simulate a security breach and run a tabletop exercise
- Project 13: Document a zone and conduit design for an oil terminal
- Project 14: Implement secure communication between HMIs and SCADA
- Project 15: Prepare a business case for IEC 62443 adoption
Module 12: Advanced Topics & Emerging Challenges - Applying IEC 62443 to smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0
- Securing Industrial IoT (IIoT) devices and sensors
- Cybersecurity for digital twins and simulation environments
- 5G connectivity and private networks in industrial zones
- Cloud integration with OT data platforms
- AI-driven anomaly detection for predictive security
- Quantum computing threats and post-quantum cryptography
- Zero Trust Architecture in OT environments
- Secure edge computing deployments
- OT security in distributed energy resources
- Cybersecurity for autonomous material handling systems
- Addressing supply chain attacks (e.g., SolarWinds-style)
- Security implications of open-source software in OT
- Securing API-based integrations in industrial platforms
- Future of IEC 62443: evolving standards and extensions
Module 13: Capstone Certification Project - Select an actual or simulated operational environment
- Conduct a full IEC 62443 gap assessment
- Define required Security Assurance Level (SAL)
- Design a zone and conduit model
- Develop security requirements based on IEC 62443-3-3
- Create implementation timelines and ROI estimates
- Draft policy and procedure documentation
- Compile evidence package for certification readiness
- Present findings in a board-ready format
- Submit for expert review and feedback
- Revise based on guidance and resubmit
- Receive final assessment report
- Demonstrate mastery of end-to-end implementation
- Earn eligibility for Certificate of Completion
- Access post-completion resources and community
Module 14: Career Advancement & Next Steps - How to list your IEC 62443 expertise on LinkedIn and resumes
- Networking with industrial cybersecurity professionals
- Preparing for technical interviews with OT security focus
- Transitioning from IT to OT security roles
- Advancing from engineer to security architect or manager
- Consulting opportunities and freelance engagements
- Presenting your work to leadership and industry groups
- Contributing to standards development and working groups
- Speaking at conferences and publishing case studies
- Continuing education pathways (CISSP, GICSP, etc.)
- Joining professional associations (ISA, ISAGCA, etc.)
- Staying updated on IEC 62443 revisions and errata
- Accessing ongoing updates and expert Q&A forums
- Leveraging your certificate for salary negotiation
- Building a personal brand as an industrial security authority
- Select an actual or simulated operational environment
- Conduct a full IEC 62443 gap assessment
- Define required Security Assurance Level (SAL)
- Design a zone and conduit model
- Develop security requirements based on IEC 62443-3-3
- Create implementation timelines and ROI estimates
- Draft policy and procedure documentation
- Compile evidence package for certification readiness
- Present findings in a board-ready format
- Submit for expert review and feedback
- Revise based on guidance and resubmit
- Receive final assessment report
- Demonstrate mastery of end-to-end implementation
- Earn eligibility for Certificate of Completion
- Access post-completion resources and community