PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer Package – Self-Study with Exam Voucher & Free Retake

The ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer training course enables participants to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining an Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) security program based on the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards.

Why should you attend?

Industrial Automation and Control Systems are increasingly exposed to sophisticated cybersecurity threats that can affect operational availability, safety, production, and critical infrastructure.

The PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer training course is designed to help professionals understand and apply the security principles, processes, and controls required to establish and maintain a comprehensive industrial cybersecurity program.

The course provides an in-depth understanding of the ISA/IEC 62443 standards and their application throughout the industrial cybersecurity life cycle, including risk management, asset security, security controls, supply chain security, patch management, monitoring, incident response, and continual improvement.

After successfully passing the certification exam, participants may apply for the PECB Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer credential, subject to meeting the applicable professional experience and project experience requirements.

Who should attend?

This training course is intended for:

• Managers, engineers, and consultants involved in implementing Industrial Automation and Control Systems security programs
• OT and industrial cybersecurity professionals
• Professionals responsible for IACS or Operational Technology (OT) security
• Information security and cybersecurity professionals working with industrial environments
• Risk managers responsible for industrial cybersecurity risks
• Control system engineers and automation professionals
• Security practitioners seeking to implement ISA/IEC 62443 requirements
• Professionals involved in securing critical infrastructure
• Individuals pursuing a career in industrial and OT cybersecurity

Learning objectives

By successfully completing this training course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) security
• Understand the structure, requirements, recommendations, and technical guidance provided by the ISA/IEC 62443 series
• Apply ISA/IEC 62443 requirements from the perspective of an implementer
• Identify and manage cybersecurity threats affecting industrial environments
• Implement appropriate industrial cybersecurity controls
• Conduct and support IACS cybersecurity risk assessments
• Assess cybersecurity maturity and define appropriate security objectives
• Establish and maintain an IACS security program
• Define cybersecurity roles and responsibilities within industrial environments
• Secure industrial assets, systems, components, and supply chains
• Establish appropriate patch and vulnerability management processes
• Implement cybersecurity awareness and training programs
• Monitor industrial environments for cybersecurity threats and incidents
• Conduct security testing and support incident response activities
• Continually maintain and improve an organization's industrial cybersecurity posture

Educational approach

• The training combines theoretical concepts with practical industrial cybersecurity implementation practices.
• The course includes practical examples, exercises, and quizzes to reinforce the concepts covered.
• Participants are encouraged to analyze practical scenarios related to Industrial Automation and Control Systems.
• The structure of the course quizzes is designed to help participants prepare for the certification examination.

Prerequisites

The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a general understanding of Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) concepts and the fundamentals of the ISA/IEC 62443 standards.

Course agenda

• Day 1: Foundations of ISA/IEC 62443 and IACS security
• Day 2: Security requirements, maturity models, and the industrial cybersecurity threat landscape
• Day 3: Establishing and managing an IACS security program
• Day 4: Security awareness, monitoring, incident response, and sector-specific security considerations
• Day 5: Certification examination

Examination

The PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer exam meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP).

Exam duration: 3 hours

The examination 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

Certification

After successfully passing the examination, candidates may apply for the appropriate PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Implementer credential based on their professional and project experience.

Available certification levels include:

• PECB Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Provisional Implementer
• PECB Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Implementer
• PECB Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer
• PECB Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Senior Lead Implementer

Candidates who pass the examination but do not yet meet the professional experience requirements may apply for the appropriate provisional credential.

Professional experience requirements

• Provisional Implementer: No professional or project experience required
• Implementer: 2 years of professional experience, including 1 year in industrial automation and control management, and 200 hours of project experience
• Lead Implementer: 5 years of professional experience, including 2 years in industrial automation and control management, and 300 hours of project experience
• Senior Lead Implementer: 10 years of professional experience, including 7 years in industrial automation and control management, and 1,000 hours of project experience

Examples of qualifying IACS implementation activities

• Preparing an IACS security program implementation business case
• Managing an industrial cybersecurity implementation project
• Implementing cybersecurity controls across industrial systems and components
• Managing IACS security documentation and compliance records
• Implementing corrective and preventive cybersecurity actions
• Monitoring and reporting the performance of an IACS cybersecurity program
• Managing an IACS security implementation team

General Information

• PECB certification and examination fees are included in the training package
• Participants receive more than 400 pages of comprehensive training materials, including practical examples, exercises, and quizzes
• Participants who complete the training course receive an attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD credits
• Candidates who complete the training course and fail their first examination attempt are eligible for one free exam retake, subject to PECB terms and the applicable 12-month period

Package includes:

• Official PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer training package
• PECB certification and examination fee included
• Official PECB digital training materials
• More than 400 pages of training content, practical examples, exercises, and quizzes
• Certification exam voucher
• Exam voucher valid according to PECB's applicable validity period
• Free exam retake if the first attempt is unsuccessful, subject to PECB terms
• 31 CPD credits upon completion of the training course
• PECB digital certificate after meeting the certification requirements
• Credly Digital Badge after certification, where applicable

Start your journey toward becoming a PECB Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer and build the skills required to secure Industrial Automation and Control Systems against modern cybersecurity threats.