Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Specialist

The learning objectives are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to become a proficient Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Specialist. Through practical applications and real-world scenarios, you will gain a deep understanding of industrial cybersecurity and risk assessment methodologies.

- Identify and document the IACS scope for assessment.
- Specify, gather, or generate crucial cybersecurity information.
- Identify inherent vulnerabilities in IACS products or designs.
- Interpret Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) results in a cybersecurity context.
- Organize and lead tailored risk assessments for IACS.
- Assess realistic threat scenarios for industrial control systems.
- Evaluate and identify the effectiveness of existing countermeasures.
- Identify gaps in existing cybersecurity policies and procedures.
- Evaluate cost, complexity, and recommend new countermeasures effectively.
- Establish and document security zones and conduits.
- Develop a Cybersecurity Requirements Specification (CRS) aligned with ISA/IEC 62443.

- In-depth knowledge of Risk Assessment and Management.
- Proficiency in Threat Intelligence Analysis.
- Expertise in Incident Response Planning.
- Compliance with Cybersecurity Standards.
- Effective Communication of Risks.
- Implementation of Protective Measures.

Prerequisites for ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Specialist Program:

- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum average score of 50%.

- Obtain the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist certificate and complete using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems (IC32)

- Recommended for cybersecurity professionals, IT managers, system integrators, plant managers and risk analysts, and candidates with 2+ years of experience in industrial cybersecurity. However, work experience is not mandatory, and candidates with no experience can also apply.

- Knowledge of Python is beneficial for a smoother learning experience.

Topics Covered

Topic 1: Preparing for an Assessment
Topic 2: Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessment
Topic 3: Conducting Vulnerability Assessments
Topic 4: Cyber Risk Assessments
Topic 5: Conducting Cyber Risk Assessments
Topic 6: Critiquing System Architecture Diagrams
Topic 7: Documentation and Reporting