Professional Certification

Industrial & Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity SpecialistICICS

Where OT Security Meets Governance, AI, and National Infrastructure Protection

Empowering the next generation of AI-enhanced ICS/OT cybersecurity professionals through a rigorous, policy-backed institutional curriculum. ICICS is designed not just as an ICS exam — but as a Strategic OT Security Competency Validation System.

16 Weeks
80 Hours
Intermediate-Advanced
Next: March 15, 2026
300+ Lab Scenarios
ICS/OT Sandbox Environment
AI-powered Threat Detection
8-hour Multi-phase Practical Exam
Executive-level Reporting
16 Weeks80 HoursAI-powered Threat Detection3 YearsIndustry-Aligned
Starting From
$485
per person (10+ group rate)
16 Weeks of live instruction
80 Hours contact hours
Hands-on labs & exercises
Industry-recognized certificate
6 months lab access
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What You'll Master in ICICS

OT/ICS Architecture & Protocols

Map SCADA, DCS, PLC and industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC).

OT Security Assessment

Conduct safe vulnerability assessment and network segmentation in OT.

OT Monitoring & Incident Response

Deploy OT-specific SIEM and IR procedures for critical infrastructure.

ICS Penetration Testing

Apply safe red team and penetration testing in ICS environments.

Governance & Compliance

Align with IEC 62443, NERC CIP, and regulatory requirements.

Capstone – ICS Security Simulation

Execute multi-site attack-defense exercise with executive briefing.

Who Should Enroll in ICICS

ICICS is for professionals who need to validate OT/ICS and critical infrastructure security with a standards-aligned certification.

OT Security Engineers

Formalize and broaden your ICS/OT security skills.

ICS Security Specialists

Validate competency in industrial control systems.

Critical Infrastructure Professionals

Meet regulatory and safety-security convergence needs.

Plant Engineers

Add cybersecurity to your industrial expertise.

SCADA Administrators

Secure and monitor SCADA/DCS environments.

Security Consultants

Advise on OT security and compliance.

Why ICICS Is Structurally Different

Traditional IT Security

  • IT-centric only
  • No ICS protocols
  • Limited OT focus
  • No safety convergence
  • Single-layer exam
  • Narrow scope

ICICS

  • OT/ICS focused
  • Industrial protocols
  • Critical infrastructure
  • Safety-security convergence
  • Multi-layer exam
  • IEC 62443 / NERC CIP aligned

Learn from Industry Experts

Our instructors are seasoned practitioners with extensive real-world experience.

D

Dr. Suresh Reddy

OT/ICS Security Expert

18+ years in critical infrastructure and industrial security. IEC 62443 contributor.

L

Lakshmi Iyer

SCADA & PLC Specialist

Deep experience in SCADA/DCS security and safe penetration testing in OT.

What You Will Learn

The Industrial & Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Specialist (ICICS) program is designed for professionals who need to secure operational technology (OT) environments, industrial control systems (ICS), and critical infrastructure.

What You Will Experience

  • Live Instructor-Led Sessions
  • Hands-on ICS Labs
  • Real-world Case Studies
  • Structured Assessments
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Industry-recognized Certificate

Who Will Benefit

  • OT Security Engineers
  • ICS Security Specialists
  • Critical Infrastructure Professionals
  • Plant Engineers
  • SCADA Administrators
  • Security Consultants

Prerequisites

  • Basic networking knowledge
  • Understanding of industrial systems
  • Security fundamentals helpful

Course Information

Duration16 Weeks
Contact Hours80 Hours
LevelIntermediate-Advanced
FormatLive online
CertificateICICS Certification
Certification Provider
Global Tech Policy Coalition

Program Curriculum

Certification Structure

This is not a single-layer MCQ exam. It is a multi-dimensional competency validation system.

Knowledge Examination

MCQ + Scenario
Duration4 Hours
Weightage30%

Technical Practical Lab

ICS Lab
Duration6 Hours
Weightage40%

Risk Assessment Report

Written
Duration2 Hours
Weightage15%

Capstone Simulation

Live Exercise
Duration4 Hours
Weightage15%
Certification Validity3 Years

Knowledge Examination Blueprint

Domain Weightage

ICS/OT Architecture
12%
OT Threat Landscape
10%
Standards & Frameworks
8%
Asset Management
8%
Vulnerability Assessment
10%
Network Segmentation
10%
OT Monitoring & IR
12%
ICS Penetration Testing
10%
OT Risk Management
10%
Compliance & Reporting
10%

Competency Model

Tactical Skill

  • ICS tool proficiency
  • Protocol analysis
  • Hardening techniques

Operational Intelligence

  • OT monitoring
  • IR execution
  • Safety awareness

Strategic Awareness

  • Critical infrastructure risk
  • Regulatory landscape
  • Business continuity

Executive Readiness

  • Risk communication
  • Board reporting
  • Stakeholder management

Capstone Simulation

Duration4 Hours

Multi-site ICS security simulation with attack-defense and executive briefing.

Objectives

  • Secure OT environment
  • Respond to ICS incident
  • Brief leadership

Evaluation Criteria

Protocol knowledgeIR executionRisk communication

Technical Practical Lab Blueprint

300+ Labs · ICS/OT Sandbox · AI-powered Detection · Critical Infrastructure

Lab Domain Distribution

15%ICS Protocol Analysis
10%Asset Discovery
15%Vulnerability Assessment
10%Network Segmentation
10%OT Monitoring Setup
15%Incident Response
10%PLC Exploitation
10%Risk Assessment
5%Executive Reporting

Governance & Standards

Governance Alignment

ICICS aligns with IEC 62443, NERC CIP, and critical infrastructure standards.

IEC 62443
NERC CIP
NIST
ISA/IEC

Recertification

Certification Validity3 Years
Recertification Options
  • 40 CPD Credits
  • Advanced ICICS Expert Exam
  • Research publication
  • Industry advisory participation

Exam Integrity

Proctored environment
Time-bound sections
No external resources
Audit trail

Career Path After Certification

OT Security Engineer

Secure and monitor industrial control systems.

₹10L–22L

ICS Security Consultant

Advise critical infrastructure on OT security.

₹12L–28L

Critical Infrastructure Lead

Lead security for energy, manufacturing, or utilities.

₹14L–30L

900+Graduates
91%Placement Rate
₹14LAvg. Salary
15+Countries

What Our Graduates Say

Hear from professionals who have transformed their careers through our certification.

"ICICS filled the gap between IT security and OT. Now I can speak to both plant and CISO."

R
Rajesh N.OT Security Lead

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Become a Critical Infrastructure Security Leader

Join the next ICICS cohort and validate your OT/ICS security competencies.

16 Weeks
80 Hours Live
300+ Lab Scenarios
3 Years Validity

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