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ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist - ✅✅-The ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity
Fundamentals Specialist exam is part of a comprehensive certification program offered by the
International Society of Automation (ISA). The program is centered around the ISA/IEC 62443 series of
automation cybersecurity standards, which are the world's only consensus-based set of guidelines
dedicated to industrial cybersecurity. The Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist exam is designed to
assess and validate the knowledge and understanding of individuals involved in IT and control system
security roles, particularly those working in industrial settings.
ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program - ✅✅-To take the exam, you need to complete a
designated training course and pass a 75-100 question multiple-choice exam. While there are no formal
prerequisites to begin this program, it is recommended that you have three to five years of experience
in the IT cybersecurity field, with some experience in an industrial setting. Familiarity with the ISA/IEC
62443 standards is also helpful.
The ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity certificate program offers four levels of certification:
- 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
Successful completion of Certificate 1 is required before taking the exams for Certificates 2, 3, and 4.
The courses and certificate exams for Certificates 2, 3, and 4 may be taken in any order. Upon successful
completion of all four certificates, you will be awarded the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert
certificate.
Recommended Experience - ✅✅-While there are no required prerequisites or formal applications to
begin this program, consider the following recommendations:
● You should have three to five years of experience in the IT cybersecurity field, with some experience in
an industrial setting—at least two years specifically in a process control engineering setting
● Familiarity with the ISA/IEC 62443 standards is helpful
● The advanced courses do have recommended course prerequisites and experience, but they are not
required