ISA/IEC 62443 Certificate Requirements

Certificate 1: ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist

 IEC Level I
  • This certificate program consists of a two-day intensive training program and exam.
  • Candidates must successfully complete the course and pass the exam to receive their certificate.
  • An application is not required for this program.
  • There are no required prerequisites; however, it is highly recommended that applicants have at least three to five years of experience in the IT cybersecurity field with some experience in an industrial setting-specifically with at least two years of experience in a process control engineering setting.
  • At least some level of knowledge or exposure to the ISA/IEC 62443 standards is recommended.

 

Certificate 2: ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Specialist

 IEC Level II
  • This certificate program consists of a three-day intensive training program and exam.
  • Candidate must complete and attain Certificate 1 eligibility.
  • Candidates must successfully complete the course and pass the exam to receive their certificate.

 

Certificate 3: ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Design Specialist

 IEC Level III
  • This certificate program consists of a three-day intensive training program and exam.
  • Candidate must complete and attain Certificate 1 eligibility.
  • Candidates must successfully complete the course and pass the exam to receive their certificate.

 

Certificate 4: ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Maintenance Specialist

 IEC Level IV
  • This certificate program consists of a three-day intensive training program and exam.
  • Candidate must complete and attain Certificate 1 eligibility.
  • Candidates must successfully complete the course and pass the exam to receive their certificate.

 

Expert – ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert IEC Expert
  • Individuals who achieve Certificates 1, 2, 3, and 4 are designated as ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Experts.

 

Renewal

You are not required to renew your ISA/IEC 62443 certificate(s); however, once obtained your certificate(s) will only be considered current for three (3) years. To learn more about extending the current status of your certificate(s), contact ISA customer service at info@isaeurope.org or call 0031 653 898 537.