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Course Description

This 3-day course provides comprehensive training on implementing cybersecurity for Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) using the ISA/IEC 62443 standards series. Participants will learn the standard's framework, security levels, zones and conduits, component security requirements, and practical implementation strategies. The course addresses securing OT/ICS environments in critical infrastructure and industrial facilities

Course Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:

  • Understand the ISA/IEC 62443 standards structure and scope
  • Apply security levels and security level targets
  • Implement zones and conduits for network segmentation
  • Apply component security requirements and technical controls
  • Conduct risk assessments for control systems
  • Develop cybersecurity programs aligned with ISA/IEC 62443

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for OT/ICS security professionals, control system engineers, plant engineers, IT security professionals working with OT, and anyone responsible for industrial control system cybersecurity.

Course Agenda

Registration

Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Day 1 – ISA/IEC 62443 Framework & Fundamentals

  • Introduction to IACS cybersecurity challenges
  • ISA/IEC 62443 standards series overview
  • General concepts and models (62443-1-1)
  • Security levels (SL 1-4) and security level targets
  • Terminology and reference models

  Day 2 – Zones, Conduits & Security Requirements

  • Zones and conduits network segmentation (62443-3-2)
  • Security risk assessment for IACS (62443-3-2)
  • Security levels for zones and conduits
  • System security requirements (62443-3-3)
  • Foundational requirements and security level requirements
  • Technical security controls implementation

  Day 3 – Component Security & Implementation

  • Component security requirements (62443-4-2)
  • Secure development lifecycle (62443-4-1)
  • Product security assessment
  • Security program development and management
  • Integration with existing security frameworks
  • Practical implementation strategies and roadmaps

  Post Test

End of the Course

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.