IEC 62443: Industrial Automation & Control Systems (IACS) Cybersecurity Training by Tonex
This comprehensive training explores the IEC 62443 standard and its application to the cybersecurity of Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS). Designed to strengthen industrial cybersecurity postures, the course equips participants with the knowledge to identify, mitigate, and manage cyber risks in IACS environments. IEC 62443 provides a flexible framework to secure critical infrastructures like manufacturing systems, energy grids, and utilities. The course highlights the impact of cyber threats on operational continuity and addresses how to implement robust cybersecurity policies. Special focus is placed on minimizing vulnerabilities and improving compliance in line with modern cybersecurity demands and practices.
Audience:
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Industrial Control System Engineers
- Operational Technology (OT) Managers
- Compliance and Risk Officers
- IT/OT Integration Specialists
- System Integrators and Solution Architects
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and purpose of the IEC 62443 standard
- Identify vulnerabilities and threats specific to IACS environments
- Apply risk assessment techniques for IACS cybersecurity
- Define roles and responsibilities in securing industrial systems
- Develop and implement security policies aligned with IEC 62443
- Enhance coordination between IT and OT cybersecurity strategies
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to IEC 62443
- Overview of IACS cybersecurity standards
- Evolution and purpose of IEC 62443
- Key components and scope of the standard
- Importance for critical infrastructure protection
- Regulatory landscape and industry adoption
- Cybersecurity threat examples in industrial domains
Module 2: Risk Assessment and Management
- Risk analysis frameworks under IEC 62443
- Identifying assets, threats, and vulnerabilities
- Performing consequence-based risk assessments
- Risk mitigation strategies and controls
- Security Level Target (SLT) determination
- Documentation and ongoing risk review
Module 3: Security Program Requirements
- Establishing cybersecurity policies and governance
- Defining IACS cybersecurity roles and responsibilities
- Asset inventory and classification guidelines
- Patch management policies and backup strategies
- System security lifecycle requirements
- Metrics for measuring program effectiveness
Module 4: Secure System Design Principles
- Defense-in-depth architecture concepts
- Network segmentation and access control
- Role-based access and user authentication
- Security zones and conduits definition
- Security considerations for legacy systems
- Security design validation and testing
Module 5: System Integration and Operations
- Vendor and integrator collaboration practices
- Secure development lifecycle requirements
- Configuration management and system hardening
- Secure communications and data integrity
- Incident response and business continuity planning
- Managing change in IACS environments
Module 6: Compliance and Future Trends
- Audit processes and assessment techniques
- Mapping IEC 62443 to other frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO)
- Emerging threats to industrial environments
- AI and cybersecurity automation outlook
- Policy updates and global trends in IACS security
- Building a sustainable security culture
Advance your understanding of industrial cybersecurity by mastering IEC 62443 with Tonex. Enroll today to protect your organization’s operational technologies from evolving cyber threats and achieve compliance with global standards.