Professional Certification

Global | Industrial & Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity InvestigatorG-ICICI

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.

8 Weeks
80 Hours
Intermediate-Advanced
Next: March 15, 2026
Live Instructor-Led
300+ Labs
AI-Powered Simulations
Practical Exam
Global Career Pathways
Globally Recognised
Future-Ready IT Skills
IT Policy Aligned
Cyber Tools & Technologies
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Programme Fee
USD 499
8 Weeks · 80 Hours
8 Hours/Week of Instructor-Led Live Training (First 6 Weeks)
Hands-on labs, projects & assessments
Industry-Recognised certificate
6 months lab access
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Program Overview

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-Recognised 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

Certification80-Hour Professional Certification
ModulesComprehensive Modules & Chapters
Duration8-Week Certification Program
Live Training8 Hours/Week of Instructor-Led Live Training (First 6 Weeks)
Learning OptionsWeekday & Weekend Learning Options
FormatLive Online Interactive Classes
LevelIntermediate-Advanced
CertificateICICS Certification
Certification Provider
Global Tech Policy Coalition
Training Schedule

How the 80 Hours Are Delivered

The certification is delivered over 8 weeks, providing a total of 80 learning hours through a structured blend of live instruction, hands-on practice, and assessments. This blended learning model ensures participants develop strong theoretical foundations while gaining extensive practical, real-world experience throughout the complete 80-hour certification journey.

Weeks 1–6

8 hours/week of instructor-led live training — 48 hours of live instruction in total.

Weeks 7–8

Hands-on labs, practical exercises, projects, assessments, and certification examinations — 32 hours in total.

Differentiators

Why G-ICICI 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
Audience

Who Should Enroll in G-ICICI

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.

Certification Standards

Certification Learning Outcomes

01

Cyber Resilience & Security

Design, defend and recover systems that withstand real-world attacks and keep the business running.

02

Digital Governance, Risk & Compliance

Translate global regulation and IT policy into controls that stand up to audit and scrutiny.

03

Innovation & Collaboration

Work across engineering, legal and leadership teams to ship secure solutions, not silos.

04

Leadership for a Better Tomorrow

Communicate risk to the board and lead security programmes with strategic, ethical judgement.

05

AI-Powered Cyber Threat Detection, Forensic Investigation & Mitigation

Apply AI-assisted tooling to detect, investigate and neutralise threats at modern speed and scale.

Learning Outcomes

What You'll Master in G-ICICI

01

OT/ICS Architecture & Protocols

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

02

OT Security Assessment

Conduct safe vulnerability assessment and network segmentation in OT.

03

OT Monitoring & Incident Response

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

04

ICS Penetration Testing

Apply safe red team and penetration testing in ICS environments.

05

Governance & Compliance

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

06

Capstone – ICS Security Simulation

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

Curriculum

Program Curriculum

Module 1

ICS/OT Architecture & Protocols

  • SCADA systems
  • DCS/PLC fundamentals
  • Industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC)
  • Network segmentation
Module 2

OT Threat Landscape & Attack Vectors

  • ICS-specific threats
  • Stuxnet case study
  • Ransomware in OT
  • Supply chain attacks
Module 3

OT Cybersecurity Standards & Frameworks

  • NIST CSF
  • IEC 62443
  • NERC CIP
  • ISA/IEC standards
Examination

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
Practical Labs

Technical Practical Lab Blueprint

1000+ 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
Taught By

Taught By Industry Leaders

Industry CIOs, CISOs, CTOs & Corporate PSUs

Serving technology and security leaders from global enterprises and public sector undertakings.

Industry Expert-Driven Learning

Every module is designed and delivered by practitioners who do this work every day.

Large Legal Firm Partners

Partners from leading legal firms cover cyber law, privacy regulation and compliance.

OEM Expertise

Direct instruction from original equipment manufacturers on the tools you will use in the field.

Expert Faculty

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.

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

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
What You’ll Earn

Your Certificate

On completion you receive a 80 hours, 8 weeks professional certificate, offered in academic collaboration with NITTTR Chandigarh. The specimen below is shown for illustration.

Specimen for illustration only. Certificate design, recipient name, ID and issue date are placeholders and do not represent an issued credential.

Exam Deliverable

Sample Report Template

The practical exam for Global | Industrial & Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Investigator concludes with a professional OT Risk Assessment Report. The specimen below shows its structure — the kind of document you produce and can show an employer.

Specimen for illustration only. Section headings show the report structure; body content is redacted and does not represent a real assessment.

Careers

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

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
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  • USD PricingPriced for a global audience
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