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About PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer

PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer · US

Key exam facts

Provider
PECB (PECB Group Inc.) owns the certification scheme and administers the examination; remote sessions are supervised by PECB invigilators.
Format
English, online, remotely invigilated, open-book multiple-choice examination. It includes stand-alone and scenario-based questions, with three response options and one correct answer; paper delivery is also listed for the same examination.
Exam questions
Total questions: 80.
Time limit
3 hours for the English examination, as listed in the official examination catalogue; required early arrival is separate.
Passing score
70% passing score (percentage threshold), as stated in the examination-specific handbook.
Exam fee
USD 1,000 for the Lead examination without training, per the adopted handbook. For PECB-partner training, the course fee includes the first attempt, one free retake, certification application and first-year AMF; that cycle must be completed within 12 months of instructor-led course completion or self-study/eLearning purchase. Training-course prices vary by offering and no single course price is asserted.

Topics covered

  • Fundamental principles and concepts of industrial automation and control systems (IACS) (17.5%)

    • IT and OT terminology, architectures and interdependence
    • ISA/IEC 62443 concepts, terminology and relationships with other cybersecurity frameworks
    • Structure of ISA/IEC 62443 standards
    • IACS architectures, technologies and communication mechanisms
    • Industrial networking protocols, communication models and security implications

  • Application of ISA/IEC 62443 standards for uptime, resilience, and critical infrastructure protection (82.5%)

    • Processes for establishing an IACS program
    • Processes and life cycle stages for establishing and sustaining an IACS security program
    • IACS risk assessment, threat modeling and risk evaluation
    • Policy development, regulatory frameworks and compliance obligations
    • Governance, role-based accountability and IT/OT coordination
    • ISA/IEC 62443 maturity model and security levels SL-T, SL-C and SL-A
    • Emerging threats, adversary tactics, integrated defense and supply chain risks
    • Access management, authentication and monitoring under ISA/IEC 62443
    • Conformance assessment, audits and ISA/IEC 62443 certification
    • Maintenance, patch management and incident response for continuity and safety
    • Continual improvement and PDCA in IACS cybersecurity management

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

English, online, remotely invigilated, open-book multiple-choice examination. It includes stand-alone and scenario-based questions, with three response options and one correct answer; paper delivery is also listed for the same examination.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 80.

How long is the exam?

3 hours for the English examination, as listed in the official examination catalogue; required early arrival is separate.

What is the passing score?

70% passing score (percentage threshold), as stated in the examination-specific handbook.

How much does the exam cost?

USD 1,000 for the Lead examination without training, per the adopted handbook. For PECB-partner training, the course fee includes the first attempt, one free retake, certification application and first-year AMF; that cycle must be completed within 12 months of instructor-led course completion or self-study/eLearning purchase. Training-course prices vary by offering and no single course price is asserted.

Official sources and references

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