Certified Cyber-Physical Systems Defender (CCPSD) Certification Program by Tonex
This program builds the practical expertise needed to secure tightly coupled physical and digital systems used in industry, critical infrastructure, and smart environments. You will learn how attackers pivot from IT to operational technology, how to harden networked controllers, and how to maintain safety while enforcing security.
The training connects engineering constraints with real-world defense patterns and measurable risk reduction. Cybersecurity considerations are woven through every topic to protect availability, integrity, and safety in mixed-trust environments. The program emphasizes resilient architectures, rapid response, and continuous assurance so teams can defend cyber-physical systems against evolving threats without disrupting mission outcomes.
Learning Objectives
- Map components and data flows across cyber-physical systems
- Identify attack surfaces in controllers, sensors, and networks
- Apply secure-by-design patterns to CPS architectures
- Implement defense-in-depth for embedded and edge devices
- Build resilient detection, response, and recovery plans
- Align governance and engineering for audit readiness
- Strengthen cybersecurity outcomes across the CPS lifecycle
Audience
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- OT and ICS Engineers
- Embedded Systems Developers
- Network and Security Architects
- Incident Response and SOC Analysts
- Risk, Compliance, and Audit Leaders
- Product and Reliability Engineers
Program Modules
Module 1: Foundations of Cyber Physical Systems Security
- CPS components and interactions
- Safety, reliability, and security triad
- Threat actors and motivations
- IT-OT convergence patterns
- Risk scoring for CPS
- Real incidents and lessons
Module 2: Secure Architecture and Trust Boundaries Design
- ZTA for plants and fleets
- Segmentation and conduits
- Identity and least privilege
- Data integrity and provenance
- Secure update pipelines
- Safety interlock considerations
Module 3: Networked Control Systems Defense Strategies
- Protocol risks and mitigations
- Deterministic networking controls
- Monitoring for control anomalies
- Time sync and trust issues
- Remote access hardening
- Safe failover design
Module 4: Embedded and IoT Device Hardening
- Secure boot and roots of trust
- Firmware signing and SBOM
- Memory safety and mitigations
- Physical and side-channel risks
- Sensor spoofing defenses
- Patch and lifecycle strategy
Module 5: Incident Response and Resilience Engineering
- OT-aware triage and scoping
- Containment with safety focus
- Forensics for limited devices
- Playbooks and escalation paths
- Recovery and revalidation steps
- Post-incident improvements
Module 6: Compliance Assurance and Continuous Monitoring
- Standards and regulatory mapping
- Policies for CPS operations
- KPIs, KRIs, and dashboards
- Continuous controls testing
- Supplier and third-party risk
- Audit evidence management
Exam Domains
- CPS Risk Quantification and Analysis
- Adversary Modeling and Kill Chains
- Secure Control Theory and Validation
- Hardware, Firmware, and Supply Assurance
- Operational Resilience and Incident Management
- Governance, Compliance, and Audit Readiness
Course Delivery
The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, hands-on workshops, and project-based learning, facilitated by experts in the field of Certified Cyber-Physical Systems Defender (CCPSD). Participants will have access to online resources, including readings, case studies, and tools for practical exercises.
Assessment and Certification
Participants will be assessed through quizzes, assignments, and a capstone project. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate in Certified Cyber-Physical Systems Defender (CCPSD).
Question Types
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Scenario-based Questions
Passing Criteria
To pass the Certified Cyber-Physical Systems Defender (CCPSD) Certification Training exam, candidates must achieve a score of 70% or higher.
Ready to defend the systems that move the world? Enroll in CCPSD by Tonex today and build mission-grade cyber-physical resilience.