GICSP Certification Training
Become a certified industrial cybersecurity professional. Learn to secure ICS/SCADA systems, manage OT risks, and prepare for the GICSP exam with hands-on labs, updated study materials, and expert guidance.
About This Certification
About GICSP Certification GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) is designed to equip IT and OT professionals with skills to secure industrial control systems against cyber threats. The course blends cybersecurity best practices with operational technology knowledge to ensure safe and resilient industrial operations. Professionals certified in GICSP can identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, implement security measures, and respond effectively to cyber incidents within industrial environments.
What Makes Our Program Different
| Feature | Our Program | Competitors |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Alignment | Fully aligned with GICSP certification objectives | Limited OT exam relevance |
| Learning Focus | ICS and OT security fundamentals | IT-focused security training |
| Domain Coverage | SCADA, PLCs, industrial networks, safety systems | Minimal industrial exposure |
| Real-World Scenarios | Industrial cyber risk and incident scenarios | Generic attack examples |
| Industry Relevance | Energy, manufacturing, utilities use cases | Corporate IT environments |
| Exam Preparation | Scenario-based questions & focused exam review | Basic practice tests |
How Certification Transforms Careers
Industrial Control System Security
Understand how to secure SCADA, PLCs, and other industrial automation systems.
Operational Technology Risk Management
Learn to identify, assess, and reduce cyber risks in OT environments.
Network & Protocol Protection
Secure industrial networks and protocols used in critical infrastructure.
GICSP Certification Readiness
Prepare effectively for the GICSP exam with exam-aligned content and scenarios.
- Get a grip on the current and upcoming threats to ICS.
- Find the vulnerabilities in ICS environments.
- Create plans to protect systems from potential risks.
- Prepare for a successful response to incidents.
PassYourCert Leads The Training
PassYourCert is your top GICSP training provider, providing a personalized method that emphasizes both quality and convenience. Our courses meet the needs of professionals with different backgrounds, whether you are an IT expert or an OT specialist.
We stress practical uses with interactive, teacher-led classes and hands-on activities to help you fully grasp the content. Our flexible learning choices, such as live online courses and self-guided modules, fit around your busy schedule. Furthermore, we give practice tests, reading materials before the course, and special support to keep you guided.
GICSP Exam Format
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Exam Component |
Details |
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Exam Type |
Proctored, multiple-choice exam |
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Number of Questions |
82 |
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Duration |
3 hours |
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Passing Score |
71% |
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Exam Delivery Options |
Online proctored or test center-based |
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Exam Fee |
$1,249 (paper-based) or $1,049 (computer-based) |
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Focus Areas |
Industrial control systems security, risk management, incident response, and governance |
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Practice Tests Available |
Yes, practice tests simulate the real exam and familiarize candidates with the question format |
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Languages Offered |
English |
Domains of GICSP Certificate
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Domain |
Description |
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ICS Security Governance |
It is all about making security policies, frameworks, and compliance strategies that are very important for managing the security of industrial control systems (ICS) in a good manner. |
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Risk Management |
Teaches about identifying, evaluating, and handling risks linked to the Industrial Control System. Experts who join will get knowledge to find weak points and develop plans to decrease the risk of threats to important infrastructure. |
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Incident Response |
Includes the techniques and actions needed to identify, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents affecting ICS. It gives professionals the abilities needed to deal with real-life scenarios effectively. |
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Access Control |
This tells about different models to control access, how to manage users, and directory services ensuring just the right individuals can reach critical systems. |
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Change Management |
This is about managing changes in ICS settings with an emphasis on baseline configurations, patch management, and software updates. Effective change management is important to minimizing disruptions and vulnerabilities. |
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Business Continuity |
Focuses on ways to ensure ICS functions ongoing without issues, even in times of disruptions. This talks about things like having alternate locations, saving system data, and plans for bouncing back from disasters so that all continues to work properly. |
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System Auditing |
Checking to see if security is okay, testing some devices, watching what is happening, recording information, and doing penetration tests for finding weak points in the ICS security system. |
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Network Security |
Describes very important actions for keeping networks safe in ICS settings. Some examples are using firewalls, putting in place systems to detect intrusions, and having secure ways for communication against cyber dangers. |
Career and Jobs after GICSP Certification
To have the GICSP certification, that can help a lot in getting jobs in industrial cybersecurity. With this worldwide known credential, you can aim for work like ICS Security Analyst, Cyber Security Consultant, or Security Engineer. These positions are very much needed in sectors such as energy, industry production, and transportation because securing vital structures is greatly important. The certification validates your skills in defending industrial control systems from cyber hazards, thus making you a lovely applicant for employers.
Average Salary in USA
People with the GICSP certification generally make anywhere from $70,000 to $100,000 a year. The exact amount depends on their experience and what job they have. For people in more specialized roles such as being an Industrial Control Systems Security Engineer—their salaries might go up to between $85,000 and $120,000. If you want a job in management, like being a Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager, you might make around $95,000 to $140,000.
What Our RCDD Graduates Say
Michael Grant
OT Security Engineer
“The training clearly explained the differences between IT and OT security. The real-world industrial scenarios were extremely valuable.”
Laura Simmons
Industrial Network Specialist
“I gained confidence securing SCADA environments. The course content was focused and directly aligned with the GICSP exam.”
James Porter
Critical Infrastructure Security Analyst
“This training helped me understand industrial cyber risks in depth. It strengthened both my technical skills and exam readiness.”