Certification Structure
This is not a single-layer MCQ exam. It is a multi-dimensional competency validation system.
Total duration16 Hours
Components4 Domains
Validity3 Years
Built for practitioners. Proven by outcomes.
Where OT Security Meets Governance, AI, and National Infrastructure Protection
OT/ICS focused
This is not an IT syllabus with a chapter on factories. Every one of the five parts is written for operational technology, starting from Purdue-model architecture, SCADA and DCS behaviour and how PLC logic actually executes.
Traditional IT SecurityIT-centric only
12%Architecture weight
Part 1OT fundamentals
16OT modules
An IT playbook applied to a plant is an outage waiting to happen.
Built for
Who Is This Program For?
ICICS is for professionals who need to validate OT/ICS and critical infrastructure security with a standards-aligned certification.
- 01OT Security EngineersFormalize and broaden your ICS/OT security skills.
- 02ICS Security SpecialistsValidate competency in industrial control systems.
- 03Critical Infrastructure ProfessionalsMeet regulatory and safety-security convergence needs.
- 04Plant EngineersAdd cybersecurity to your industrial expertise.
- 05SCADA AdministratorsSecure and monitor SCADA/DCS environments.
- 06Security ConsultantsAdvise on OT security and compliance.
At a Glance
Program at a Glance
Where OT Security Meets Governance, AI, and National Infrastructure Protection
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.
- 16ModulesAcross 5 parts
- 80HoursInstructor-led + labs
- 300+Hands-on labsPractice environments
- 8WeeksLive cohort format
Programme details
- Level
- Intermediate-Advanced
- Live training
- 8 Hours/Week of Instructor-Led Live Training (First 6 Weeks)
- Learning options
- 2 Weekday Classes (7:00 p.m–9:00 p.m) + 1 Weekend Class (10:00 a.m–2:00 p.m)
- Format
- All Online Interactive Classes
What you’ll experience
- Live Instructor-Led Sessions
- Hands-on ICS Labs
- Real-world Case Studies
- Structured Assessments
- Flexible Schedule
- Industry-Recognised Certificate
Prerequisites
- 01Basic networking knowledge
- 02Understanding of industrial systems
- 03Security fundamentals helpful
Curriculum
Program Overview
A structured curriculum that builds practical skill, operational judgement, and certification readiness.
Delivered Over 8 Weeks (80 Hours)
48h of live instruction in weeks 1–6, then 32h of labs, projects and exams in weeks 7–8.
- Parts
- 5
- Modules
- 16
- Chapters
- 64
Learning Outcomes
- 01OT/ICS Architecture & Protocols
- 02OT Security Assessment
- 03OT Monitoring & Incident Response
- 04ICS Penetration Testing
- 05Governance & Compliance
- 06Capstone – ICS Security Simulation
Part 01
OT/ICS Fundamentals & Threat Landscape
- 01
ICS/OT Architecture & Protocols
- SCADA systems
- DCS/PLC fundamentals
- Industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC)
- Network segmentation
- 02
OT Threat Landscape & Attack Vectors
- ICS-specific threats
- Stuxnet case study
- Ransomware in OT
- Supply chain attacks
- 03
OT Cybersecurity Standards & Frameworks
- NIST CSF
- IEC 62443
- NERC CIP
- ISA/IEC standards
Enroll in this programme
Hands-on, industry-aligned learning path
- Industry-Driven CurriculumBuilt around real offensive and defensive workflows used by security teams.
- Hands-on LearningPractice in labs designed to mirror production attack and response scenarios.
- Live Instructor LedLearn directly from practitioners through structured live sessions.
- Assessments & ExamsValidate progress through multi-domain exams, labs, and reporting.
- Certification ReadyAligned to competencies employers recognise and hire against.
- Career AcceleratorStrengthen role readiness for analyst, red team, and security engineering paths.
Examination
Assessment & Certification Path
A structured multi-domain assessment designed to validate knowledge, practical skills, and competency across key areas.
- Domains
- 4
- Modules
- 16+
- Validity
- 3 Years
- Format
- MCQ+
Score Weightage
- Knowledge Examination30%
- Technical Practical Lab40%
- Risk Assessment Report15%
- Capstone Simulation15%
Assessment Components
4 key components to evaluate your overall expertise.
- 4 Hours30%
Knowledge Examination
MCQ + Scenario - 6 Hours40%
Technical Practical Lab
ICS Lab - 2 Hours15%
Risk Assessment Report
Written - 4 Hours15%
Capstone Simulation
Live Exercise
Blueprint & Competency
Knowledge domains weighted in the exam, and competency layers from tactical skill to executive readiness.
Competency Domains
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
Knowledge Element & Weightage10 domains
- ICS/OT Architecture12%
- OT Threat Landscape10%
- Standards & Frameworks8%
- Asset Management8%
- Vulnerability Assessment10%
- Network Segmentation10%
- OT Monitoring & IR12%
- ICS Penetration Testing10%
- OT Risk Management10%
- Compliance & Reporting10%
Earn Your Certification
Successfully clear all components to earn your industry-recognised certification.
Practical Lab
Technical Practical Lab Blueprint
This blueprint defines the hands-on lab environment and allocates time across each domain for real-world mastery.
Total labs300+Hands-on Labs
Total hours10Hours of Lab
Lab completion100%Completion Rate
- ICS/OT Sandbox
- AI-powered Detection
- Critical Infrastructure
- Secure Cyber Range
Domain Allocation
Time is distributed across key focus areas
Lab Experience
- Isolated EnvironmentSecure & safe to practice
- Instant AccessNo setup, start in seconds
- Real-time EvaluationTrack your performance
- Certificate ReadyLabs aligned with certification
Learn from Industry Experts
Every module is taught by seasoned practitioners — not career lecturers. You learn the craft from the people who have done the work.
- IEC 62443 & OT Security
Bipin Lokegaonkar
Cybersecurity Leader at Tata Novamesh with 20+ years in industrial control systems, and award-winning author of 'Industrial Cybersecurity'. CISO, CRISC, CISM and CCSK certified.
- Industrial SOC & OT Monitoring
Krishan Singh
Director — IT Delivery at Kyndryl. Has designed industrial SOC capabilities for power utilities and manufacturing environments, bridging IT security operations with OT-specific requirements.
- Critical Infrastructure & Power
Vivek Pathak
Head & Additional General Manager — IT and Digital Transformation at BHEL, India's largest heavy engineering and power equipment manufacturer.
- Plant Security & Risk Governance
Dr. Ashok Sangwan
Head of Cybersecurity at Honda Cars India with 22+ years securing manufacturing environments. Zero Trust advocate, ISO 27001/42001 Lead Auditor and AI Risk Strategist.
Numbers that build confidence
Real programme metrics — graduates, placement, salary uplift, and global reach.
Graduates
Placement Rate
₹Avg. Salary
Countries
Our graduates work across
EnergyManufacturingUtilitiesGovernmentEnergyManufacturingUtilitiesGovernment
What Our Graduates Say
Real professionals who transformed their careers through hands-on certification.
ICICS filled the gap between IT security and OT. Now I can speak to both plant and CISO.
Rajesh N.OT Security Lead
Bridging IT and OT is hard, and this is the first programme that treated both seriously. I can finally speak the plant's language.
Suresh M.ICS Security Engineer
The SCADA and PLC labs mirrored our actual environment. I applied what I learned to harden a live line the same week.
Divya R.OT Security Analyst
Critical-infrastructure risk finally made sense in board terms. I can translate plant-floor threats into business impact.
Manoj K.Critical Infrastructure Consultant
Coming from process engineering, the security modules filled a gap I did not know how large it was. Career-changing.
Lakshmi V.Industrial Cybersecurity Specialist
The incident scenarios for utilities and manufacturing were spot on. I lead our OT response programme now.
Arvind S.OT Incident Response Lead
Vendor-neutral, deeply practical, and aligned to real standards. It reshaped how our team approaches plant security.
Nisha T.SCADA Security Engineer
What You’ll Earn
Your Certificate
On completion you receive a 80 hours, 8 weeks professional certificate for Global Industrial & Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Investigator (GICICI), issued in academic collaboration with NITTTR Chandigarh.
- 80 Hours professional certification
- Academic collaboration with NITTTR Chandigarh
- Verifiable credential with unique certificate ID
- Globally recognised by employers and partners
Sample certificate shown for illustration. Recipient name, ID and issue date are placeholders.
Exam Deliverable
Sample Report Template
The practical exam for Global Industrial & Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Investigator concludes with a professional OT Risk Assessment Report — the kind of document you produce and can show an employer.
- Structured like real client-facing security deliverables
- Demonstrates analysis, risk rating and remediation planning
- Evaluated against professional reporting standards
Preview shows a specimen layout only. Section headings follow the exam template — body content in the real exam is yours.
SpecimenOT Risk Assessment ReportCareers
Career Path After Certification
Graduates move into specialised security roles across enterprise, cloud and critical infrastructure — with compensation that reflects the skill set.
- 01
OT Security Engineer
Secure and monitor industrial control systems.
₹10L–22L - 02
ICS Security Consultant
Advise critical infrastructure on OT security.
₹12L–28L - 03
Critical Infrastructure Lead
Lead security for energy, manufacturing, or utilities.
₹14L–30L - 04
OT SOC Analyst
Monitor industrial networks and respond to OT incidents.
₹8L–18L - 05
ICS Risk & Compliance Specialist
Run IEC 62443 and NERC CIP assessments, audits and reporting.
₹11L–24L
Programme Fee
Investment Options
One programme — the per-seat fee falls as your cohort grows. All rates are per person · group rates available.
- Group Discount Available
- USD pricing per seat
- Secure Payments 100% Safe
1-4 Participants
USD 499/ person
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USD 472/ person
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USD 448/ person
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Enroll NowEvery plan includes
- Live Instructor-Led Sessions
- Hands-on ICS Labs
- Real-world Case Studies
- Structured Assessments
- Flexible Schedule
- Industry-Recognised Certificate
Payment
Pay from anywhere, learn without borders
Priced in USD and open globally. Our team sets up the payment path that fits you — cards, SWIFT, or formal invoicing for enterprise and government cohorts.
- International CardsVisa, Mastercard, American Express.
- Bank Transfer · SWIFTWire payments in USD and local currency.
- Invoice / POEnterprise & government billing.
Aligned, Assured & Accountable
ICICS aligns with IEC 62443, NERC CIP, and critical infrastructure standards.
Framework Alignment4 global standards employers recognise
- IEC 62443Industrial control systems
- NERC CIP
- NIST
- ISA/IEC
RecertificationValid 3 years, then renew via any route below
- 40 CPD Credits
- Advanced ICICS Expert Exam
- Research publication
- Industry advisory participation
Exam IntegrityControls that make the credential defensible
- Proctored environment
- Time-bound sections
- No external resources
- Audit trail
Basic understanding of industrial systems is helpful but not required. Part 1 covers ICS/OT architecture, SCADA and DCS behaviour, industrial protocols and the OT threat landscape from the ground up.
Become a Critical Infrastructure Security Leader
Join the next ICICS cohort and validate your OT/ICS security competencies.
- Industry-recognized Certification
- Learn from Global Security Experts
- Hands-on Labs & Real-world Scenarios
- Career Support & Placement Guidance