The training provides a practical, lifecycle-based understanding of IEC 62443 and how it is applied in real-world OT environments across all involved roles.
Training details:
- Date: 25/03/2026 - 26/03/2026
- Location: HMS Networks Benelux, Architronlaan 1 a, 5321 JJ Hedel
- Participation Fee: 1100 Euro
Why you should join
IEC 62443 In-depth training: The protection of operating facilities against cyberthreats requires the cooperation of all involved actors: asset owners and operators, service providers for integration or maintenance, and product suppliers.
You experience how the concepts and contents of ISA/IEC 62443 can be used for the protection of operating facilities. The instructor will help you step by step through the elements of holistic Security Protection Schemes. You will learn about the contributions of product suppliers, service providers and asset owners in each phase of the life cycle of an operating facility.
Agenda
Day 1 (25/03/2026)
- 08:45 Registration / Coffee – Arrival, registration, and informal networking.
- 09:00 Introduction – Overview of ISA-99 and IEC 62443 with a live hacking demonstration.
- 10:00 Basic concepts of IEC 62443 – Core principles of IACS security, roles, risk-based design, and security levels.
- 11:30 Lunch
- 12:15 Basic concepts of IEC 62443 (continued) - Deeper exploration of lifecycle security, maturity levels, and SPRs.
- 13:45 Break
- 14:00 Basic concepts of IEC 62443 (continued) - Continued discussion and consolidation of IEC 62443 fundamentals.
- 14:30 IEC 62443-2-1 - Asset owner responsibilities and security program and protection scheme requirements.
- 15:30 Break
- 15:45 Combining ISO/IEC 27001 and IEC 62443 - Aligning IT and OT security requirements for operational facilities.
- 16:30 IEC 62443-4-1 - Secure product development lifecycle and supplier security responsibilities.
- 17:15 Final discussion - Open discussion and Q&A on Day 1 topics.
- 17:30 End of Day 1
Day 2 (26/03/2026)
- 08:30 Wrap-up and Summary of Day 1 - Review of Day 1 and analysis of a threat scenario.
- 09:15 IEC 62443-3-3, IEC 62443-4-2 - System and component-level technical security requirements for IACS.
- 10:15 Break
- 10:30 Deep dive in IEC 62443-3-2 - Risk-based zoning and conduit design for system partitioning.
- 11:30 Lunch
- 12:15 IEC 62443-2-4 - Responsibilities of system integrators and maintenance service providers.
- 13:00 Activities in the lifecycle of Security Protection Schemes - Defining, designing, validating, operating, and maintaining security measures.
- 13:45 Break
- 14:00 Activities in the lifecycle of Security Protection Schemes (continued) - Continued focus on lifecycle management and revalidation.
- 15:00 Simplified use of Security Protection Ratings - Applying SPR views across specification, integration, and operations.
- 15:20 Final discussion - Final Q&A and course wrap-up.
- 15:30 End of Day 2 - Close of the course.
Expert Trainer
Dr. Pierre Kobes
Dr. Pierre Kobes has a longstanding experience in the automation division of Siemens. He was responsible during the last ten years of its career for cybersecurity standards, regulations and certifications. He influenced significantly the development of the standard series ISA/IEC 62443 and is author of the book “Guideline Industrial Security – IEC 62443 is easy!”.
He is active in German and international standardization committees and propagates a holistic approach for the protection of operating facilities as well as the integration of security in development and production of automation products.
Who's it for
- Asset owners: Manager of operating facilities, Responsible for IT networks of operating facilities, CISO / ISO / Responsible for cybersecurity of operating facilities, Responsible for policies and procedures
- Service providers: System architects, Project leaders, CISO / ISO / Responsible for cybersecurity in projects, Responsible for policies and procedures
- Product suppliers: CISO / ISO / Responsible for cybersecurity in development
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Information
Date:
25 Mar 2026
- 26 Mar 2026
Location:
5321 JJ Hedel,
Netherlands
Address:
Architronlaan 1 a
