ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer – Training & Certification
The ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer training course enables participants to develop the practical knowledge and competencies required to effectively plan, implement, manage, monitor, and maintain an Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) security program aligned with the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards.
This advanced industrial cybersecurity training course focuses on securing operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA environments, and critical infrastructure systems against evolving cyber threats. Participants will gain practical insight into industrial cybersecurity governance, risk management, security controls, incident response, compliance management, and continual improvement practices designed specifically for industrial environments.
After successfully completing the certification exam, participants may apply for the “PECB Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer” credential, demonstrating professional expertise in implementing and managing industrial cybersecurity programs based on the ISA/IEC 62443 standards.
Why Should You Attend?
Industrial organizations today face growing cybersecurity threats targeting Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS), Operational Technology (OT), SCADA systems, manufacturing environments, energy infrastructure, and other critical industrial systems.
Cyberattacks against industrial environments can result in:
- operational disruption
- safety incidents
- downtime and financial losses
- supply chain interruptions
- regulatory noncompliance
- damage to critical infrastructure
Organizations increasingly require professionals capable of implementing industrial cybersecurity programs that align with internationally recognized industrial security standards and best practices.
The ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer training course helps participants:
- understand the ISA/IEC 62443 framework
- implement industrial cybersecurity controls
- assess IACS security maturity
- secure industrial assets and supply chains
- manage industrial cybersecurity risks
- strengthen operational resilience
- support industrial incident response initiatives
Participants will gain practical knowledge related to:
- industrial cybersecurity governance
- security life cycle management
- industrial risk management
- security monitoring
- patch management
- industrial compliance
- incident response for critical infrastructure systems
Upon successfully passing the certification exam, participants may apply for the “PECB Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer” credential.
Who Should Attend?
This training course is intended for:
- Managers, engineers, and consultants responsible for industrial cybersecurity initiatives
- Professionals involved in implementing or managing IACS security programs
- Operational technology (OT) and SCADA security practitioners
- Risk managers seeking industrial cybersecurity expertise
- Professionals responsible for industrial compliance and cybersecurity governance
- Security consultants supporting industrial organizations
- Individuals pursuing careers in industrial cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of industrial automation and control systems (IACS) security
- Interpret the ISA/IEC 62443 standards from an implementation perspective
- Manage industrial cybersecurity threats through the implementation of security controls and maturity assessments
- Secure industrial assets, systems, and supply chains
- Design and maintain an IACS security program aligned with ISA/IEC 62443
- Assess and manage industrial cybersecurity risks
- Establish industrial cybersecurity roles and responsibilities
- Support industrial incident response and cybersecurity awareness initiatives
- Monitor industrial environments and conduct security testing activities
Educational Approach
This participant-centered training course combines theoretical instruction with practical exercises, discussions, quizzes, and industrial cybersecurity implementation scenarios designed to reinforce industrial cybersecurity management concepts and operational best practices.
The course:
- Includes practical exercises and industrial cybersecurity examples
- Encourages collaboration, discussions, and participant interaction
- Reinforces learning through quizzes aligned with the certification exam
- Incorporates real-world industrial cybersecurity concepts and methodologies
- Encourages participants to use PECB educational resources including whitepapers, webinars, and industry publications
- Helps participants prepare for both the certification exam and industrial cybersecurity implementation responsibilities
PECB offers multiple training delivery formats, including instructor-led and self-study options designed to support flexible learning experiences.
Prerequisites
Participants should have:
- general knowledge of industrial automation and control systems (IACS)
- familiarity with ISA/IEC 62443 concepts and industrial cybersecurity principles
Prior experience with operational technology (OT), industrial systems, SCADA environments, cybersecurity governance, or risk management may also be beneficial.
Strengthening Industrial Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection
Industrial organizations increasingly depend on secure operational technology environments to support manufacturing, utilities, transportation, energy production, water systems, and critical infrastructure operations.
The ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer training course helps participants develop practical expertise related to:
- industrial cybersecurity governance
- operational technology security
- critical infrastructure resilience
- industrial risk management
- industrial compliance
- supply chain security
- industrial incident response
Participants gain practical insight into securing industrial systems while supporting operational continuity, safety, resilience, and compliance initiatives across industrial sectors.
Course Agenda
Day 1: Foundations of ISA/IEC 62443 and IACS Security
- Introduction to industrial cybersecurity concepts
- ISA/IEC 62443 foundations
- Industrial automation and control systems security principles
Day 2: Security Requirements, Maturity Models, and Threat Landscape
- Industrial threat landscape
- Security maturity models
- Industrial cybersecurity controls
Day 3: Establishing and Managing an IACS Security Program
- IACS security governance
- Security program implementation
- Industrial risk management
Day 4: Training, Incident Response, and Sector-Specific Standards
- Industrial incident response
- Security awareness and training
- Sector-specific industrial cybersecurity requirements
Day 5: Certification Exam
- Official PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer examination
Examination
The “PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP).
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 certification exam, participants may apply for the credentials associated with the ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer certification program.
Industrial cybersecurity activities should follow recognized best practices and may include:
- Drafting industrial cybersecurity implementation business cases
- Managing IACS security programs
- Implementing industrial security controls
- Managing cybersecurity documentation and compliance records
- Implementing corrective and preventive security actions
- Monitoring industrial cybersecurity performance
- Managing industrial cybersecurity implementation teams
This certification demonstrates practical expertise in industrial cybersecurity governance, operational technology security, critical infrastructure protection, and industrial cybersecurity program implementation.
General Information
- Certificate and examination fees are included in the course price
- Participants receive more than 400 pages of comprehensive training materials, including practical examples, exercises, and quizzes
- Participants who attend the training course receive an attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits
- Candidates who do not pass the first exam attempt may retake the exam within 12 months at no additional cost for eligible training formats
Training Formats
Self-Study
Self-paced training that includes official course materials, practical examples, exercises, quizzes, and supporting documentation without instructor-led video presentations.
This flexible learning format allows participants to study industrial cybersecurity concepts at their own pace while preparing for certification and strengthening operational technology security expertise.
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