OT/ICS Cybersecurity Certifications

OT/ICS cybersecurity certifications to level up your knowledge!

Check out these recommended role-based cert combinations!

Along with some additional tips and tricks.

Just remember that certs don’t take the place of real experience.

But it can be a great way to demonstrate your passion.

And your growing knowledge.

Especially for those new to OT/ICS cybersecurity!

Here’s to choosing your own learning path:

1. OT Network Engineer
-> Security+
-> Network+
-> ISA/IEC 62443 Fundamentals Specialist
-> SANS Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)

*Some also add in the Cisco Certified Network Administrator.

I’d suggest for larger environments with primarily Cisco gear.

2. OT Systems Administrator
-> Security+
-> Network+
-> SANS GICSP
-> ISA/IEC 62443 Fundamentals Specialist

3. OT Cybersecurity Analyst
-> Security+
-> SANS GICSP
-> ISA/IEC 62443 Fundamentals Specialist
-> ISA/IEC 62443 Risk Assessment Specialist

4. OT Incident Response
-> SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
-> SANS GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)
-> ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist
-> ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Design Specialist
-> ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Specialist
-> ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Maintenance Specialist
-> ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity “Expert”

5. OT Pentester
-> TCM’s Practical Network Penetration Tester
-> Offensive Security Certified Professional
-> SANS GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)
-> ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist
-> ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Design Specialist
-> ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Specialist
-> ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Maintenance Specialist
-> ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity “Expert”

6. OT Cybersecurity Engineer
-> SANS Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
-> SANS GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)
-> Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
-> ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist
-> ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Design Specialist
-> ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Specialist
-> ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Maintenance Specialist
-> ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity “Expert”

7. Executive for OT Cybersecurity
-> Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
-> SANS Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
-> ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist

And for those that work in power generation and transmission…

Don’t forget the SANS GCIP for NERC CIP!

No matter your position…

-> You need a strong foundation in networking.
-> You need a strong foundation in cybersecurity.
-> You have to have an understanding the basics of OT/ICS.

As you gain more experience.

As you gain more knowledge.

As you level up your career.

No matter which certs you have or don’t have…

Never stop learning!

OT/ICS Cybersecurity Certifications – ZP Enterprises