ISA/IEC 62443 is a comprehensive series of international standards and technical reports jointly developed by the International Society of Automation (ISA) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The primary focus of these standards is to address the critical issue of cybersecurity in industrial automation and control systems (IACS). The ISA/IEC 62443 series aims to provide a robust framework to safeguard these critical systems from potential cyberattacks.
The target audience for ISA/IEC 62443 includes professionals from various roles and industries involved in industrial automation and control systems (IACS) cybersecurity. This audience consists of individuals who are responsible for ensuring the security and reliability of critical industrial processes and infrastructure. The typical target audience for ISA/IEC 62443 may include Control System Engineers, IT Professionals, Automation Engineers, Security Specialists, Industrial System Integrators, Process Engineers, Industrial Facility Managers, Manufacturing and Production Professionals, Energy Industry Professionals, Transportation and Infrastructure Personnel, Process Industry Personnel.
To earn each certificate, you must successfully complete a designated course and pass the corresponding exam. Before attempting exams for Certificates 2, 3, and 4, it is mandatory to achieve success in Certificate 1: ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist. However, the courses and exams for Certificates 2, 3, and 4 can be taken in any sequence. Upon successful completion of all four certificates, you will be automatically awarded the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert certificate.
Certificate 1: ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist
Certificate 2: ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Specialist
Certificate 3: ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Design Specialist
Certificate 4: ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Maintenance Specialist
Individuals who achieve Certificates 1, 2, 3, and 4 are automatically designated as ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Experts.