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Industrial Cybersecurity Professional

ICP Career Path — Industrial & OT Cybersecurity
The TÜV SÜD Certified Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (ICP) Career Path is a comprehensive industrial and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity qualification for professionals securing ICS, SCADA, DCS, IIoT environments and critical infrastructure. Progress from cybersecurity foundation through defense, risk management, operations and architecture — aligned with IEC 62443 and industry best practices.
IEC 62443 Aligned
Cloud Lab
5 Modules + Qualifier
TÜV SÜD Certification
Globally Recognized
Technician with a laptop in an industrial data center
Instructor Led Training
13 Days
Why Choose ICP

Benefits That Set You Apart

The ICP Career Path builds comprehensive industrial cybersecurity capabilities — from foundational knowledge through technical defense, risk management, operational security and architecture.

Structured Career Progression

Advance from beginner to advanced industrial cybersecurity practitioner along a structured pathway.

Full Lifecycle Coverage

Comprehensive coverage of the industrial cybersecurity lifecycle — foundation, defense, risk, operations and architecture.

IEC 62443 Aligned

Aligned with IEC 62443 and globally recognized OT cybersecurity frameworks.

Secure ICS, SCADA & IIoT

Enhanced capability to secure ICS, SCADA, DCS and IIoT environments against real-world industrial cyber threats.

OT Risk & Reviews

Improved ability to conduct OT risk assessments and industrial cybersecurity reviews.

OT SOC & Incident Response

Skills to support OT SOC operations, threat detection and incident response for industrial systems.

Join the league of TÜV SÜD certified industrial cybersecurity professionals

Curriculum

5 Modules + Cloud Lab + Qualifier

A structured learning pathway from cybersecurity foundation through defense, risk management, operations and architecture — aligned with IEC 62443. Complete all five practitioner modules and pass the ICP Qualifier Examination to earn the ICP credential.

Substitutable*

Module 01: Industrial Cybersecurity Foundation Practitioner (ICFP)

Fundamentals of industrial cybersecurity: ICS, SCADA, DCS & PLC architecture, IT vs OT environments, industrial protocols, the threat landscape and an introduction to IEC 62443.

Mandatory

Module 02: Industrial Cybersecurity Defense Practitioner (ICDP)

Defense-in-depth architecture: network segmentation (zones & conduits), secure remote access, industrial firewalls, endpoint protection, system hardening, vulnerability management and OT network monitoring.

Mandatory

Module 03: Industrial Cybersecurity Risk Practitioner (ICRP)

OT risk assessment methodologies, asset inventory & criticality analysis, threat modeling, security levels, the IEC 62443 risk framework, compliance and supply-chain risk.

Mandatory

Module 04: Industrial Cybersecurity Operations Practitioner (ICOP)

OT Security Operations Center (SOC), security monitoring & detection, OT threat intelligence, incident response, cyber crisis management, digital forensics and business continuity.

Mandatory

Module 05: Industrial Cybersecurity Architecture Practitioner (ICAP)

Gain the skills to protect Industrial Control Systems (ICS) from cyber threats while balancing IT/OT security, real-time operations, functional safety, and security-for-safety requirements.

Mandatory

ICP Qualifier Examination

Final qualifier exam across the full ICP Career Path — 50 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes, 70% to pass (remotely proctored).

Each module ends with an online assessment. The ICP Qualification is awarded after completing all five modules and passing the final ICP Qualifier Examination; one free retake is available.

Substitutable module can be replaced with equivalent certifications (ISA, SANS).

TARGET AUDIENCE

Who Should Attend?

This program is designed for professionals across industrial operations, cybersecurity, engineering, digital transformation and critical infrastructure protection.

People attending a training session

OT Security Engineers

OT security engineers, industrial cybersecurity specialists and OT/security architects securing industrial environments.

ICS/SCADA & Automation Engineers

ICS/SCADA, automation, instrumentation and control system engineers responsible for industrial operations.

Plant & Engineering Leaders

Plant managers, technical and engineering managers, and reliability & maintenance engineers.

IT Security Moving to OT

IT security professionals transitioning into OT security, plus network and infrastructure engineers.

Risk, Compliance & Consultants

Risk and compliance professionals, cybersecurity consultants and industrial system integrators.

Critical Infrastructure & Digital Transformation

Critical infrastructure security personnel and digital transformation leaders protecting industrial operations.

EXPERT FACULTY

Learn From the Best

Our trainers are industrial cybersecurity practitioners with deep OT, ICS/SCADA and IEC 62443 experience.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Important questions about course structure, eligibility, scheduling, and advisor support.

The ICP Career Path is TÜV SÜD’s structured industrial cybersecurity certification program designed to develop competencies across industrial cybersecurity fundamentals, defense, risk management, operations and architecture.

The program includes five certifications, followed by the ICP Qualifier Exam:

  • Industrial Cybersecurity Foundation Professional (ICFP)
  • Industrial Cybersecurity Defense Professional (ICDP)
  • Industrial Cybersecurity Risk Professional (ICRP)
  • Industrial Cybersecurity Operations Professional (ICOP)
  • Industrial Cybersecurity Architecture Professional (ICAP)

No. Basic understanding of industrial systems, engineering, IT, or cybersecurity concepts is recommended but advanced cybersecurity experience is not mandatory.

The program is relevant for:

  • Manufacturing
  • Power & Energy
  • Oil & Gas
  • Chemicals
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Utilities
  • Transportation
  • Water & Wastewater
  • Smart Infrastructure
  • Critical Infrastructure sectors

The course is available as classroom or virtual training. The virtual option is a live, instructor-led (VILT) session where you can interact with the trainer — pre-recorded videos are not available.

Each module ends with a remotely proctored online exam (50 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes, 70% to pass). You receive an individual TÜV SÜD certificate per module, and the ICP Qualification is awarded after passing all module exams and the final ICP Qualifier Examination.

Yes. Candidates who do not pass the online examination are allowed one retake at no cost — contact your TÜV SÜD representative to arrange it.

Training dates are published in advance. For exclusive in-house training on your preferred dates, email training.in@tuvsud.com.

ICP develops specialized OT and industrial cybersecurity competencies increasingly required across critical infrastructure, manufacturing, energy and industrial digital transformation. It demonstrates capability across the complete industrial cybersecurity lifecycle and supports advancement into specialist, consulting, architecture, governance and leadership roles.

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