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Live online sessions that fit your time zone
The live sessions run in the evening for the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia. The reference slot is 7 to 10pm GMT+4 (Gulf Time). There are five sessions of 3 hours, and some run 30 to 60 minutes longer. Other times can be arranged on request, subject to trainer availability.
| Region | Local time |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates, Oman (GMT+4) | 7 to 10pm |
| Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain (GMT+3) | 6 to 9pm |
| South Africa (SAST, GMT+2) | 5 to 8pm |
| Central Europe (CET, GMT+1) | 4 to 7pm |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | 3 to 6pm |
| India (IST, GMT+5:30) | 8:30 to 11:30pm |
| US and Canada, Eastern (EST, GMT-5) | 10am to 1pm |
Daylight saving shifts some of these times, so confirm the zone name when you book.
Support, fees and value
| What you get | With reconn | A typical provider |
|---|---|---|
| Free 1-on-1 session | 1 hour with a PECB Certified Trainer, included | Not offered as standard |
| Support after you enroll | Unlimited email and WhatsApp support until you clear the exam, within your 12-month enrollment window | Often a ticket queue, or support that ends when the course ends |
| Fees in the package | Two exam attempts, the certificate application fee and the first-year annual maintenance fee | Often partly included. Ask which fees are covered |
| Access | Same-day access after enrollment | Access timing varies |
Providers differ, so ask any of them for what is included, who your trainer is and how long support lasts, in writing. The right-hand column describes what is common, not every provider.
How booking works
- Choose your formatLearn 1-on-1 or in a small batch. Days and times are flexible and not first come, first served.
- Agree your days and timesMessage reconn on WhatsApp or by email and the trainer confirms a schedule. Weekends are possible if the trainer commits.
- Attend and catch upJoin five live sessions on Microsoft Teams. Every session is recorded, and you receive the recordings.
USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South America. Contact reconn before you enroll so the trainer can agree a time that works in your region.
Corporate invoicing. For a country-specific tax invoice, email hello@reconn.io before placing the order.
A live practical workshop with your trainer
You learn the official PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer course live on Microsoft Teams, with a PECB Certified Trainer who has spent 20+ years in cybersecurity. The sessions are built around how an IACS security program is established and run, with your own plant and sector as the working example.
What happens in the sessions
Walk the courseware live
The trainer takes you through the four content blocks of the PECB courseware, then you prepare for the exam.
Apply it to your plant
Bring your own sector, whether oil and gas, manufacturing, power or water, and work through how the requirements apply there.
Ask as you go
Questions are welcome at any point. In a 1-on-1 or small batch you get the trainer's full attention.
Never miss a session
Every session is recorded. If something comes up, you catch up from the recording.
Who you learn with
The format is yours to choose, so the pace suits you rather than a crowd.
- 1-on-1Just you and the trainer, at days and times you agree.
- Small batchA few colleagues or peers learning together on a shared schedule.
- Corporate teamA dedicated batch for your organization, live online worldwide.
- RecordingsYou receive the recording of every session.
Extra help is built in. If you need more than the five sessions, the trainer can add extra 1-hour sessions until you clear the exam, within 12 months of enrollment, whichever comes first.
Includes the reconn ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer mind map
What it is
A mind map and quick review of the important ISA/IEC 62443 topics, made by reconn as a PDF. It puts the whole course on one visual reference so you can see how the pieces connect.
How it helps you prepare
See the big picture
Follow how the IACS security program, requirements and maturity thinking fit together.
Review quickly
Revisit the important topics in minutes before a session or when you revise.
Spot gaps
Check what you can explain without notes, and what to ask the trainer.
How to use it
Keep it beside you during the sessions, add your own notes, and use it as a starting point when you revise.
When you get it
You receive the mind map during the live sessions.
License and use
The mind map is licensed to one user, for PECB candidates only. Please do not share or resell it.
The mind map is a study aid created by reconn. It is not an official PECB product and does not replace the PECB courseware.
Includes the reconn ISA/IEC 62443 Implementation Starter Toolkit
What the toolkit is
A starter set of Word and Excel templates made by reconn for putting an IACS security program into practice. It gives you a working structure to fill in, so you spend your time on the plant and not on blank pages.
What's inside
- IACS asset inventory register (Excel)
- Zone and conduit register (Excel)
- Risk assessment register (Excel)
- Security requirements tracker (Excel)
- IACS security policy template (Word)
- Incident response plan template (Word)
- Patch and change management procedure template (Word)
- Awareness and training plan template (Word)
Each template comes with an example entry, so you can see how it is meant to be filled in.
Benefits
Start faster
Begin your own asset, zone and risk records straight after the sessions.
Practice what you learn
Fill in the templates while you study, so the course topics become something you have used.
Show your work
Bring a worked example to interviews or to a conversation with your plant team.
How to use it
Take one template at a time, fill it in for a real or imagined plant, and bring your questions to a session or to the trainer on WhatsApp.
Who it's for
OT and ICS security professionals, consultants and career changers who want practical material alongside the course.
License and use
The toolkit is licensed to one user, for PECB candidates only, and you receive it during the live sessions. Please do not share or resell it.
The toolkit is a starting point created by reconn. It is not an official PECB product, it does not replace the PECB courseware and using it does not make an organization compliant with ISA/IEC 62443.
A study plan and a monthly live Q&A, so you keep moving
The live sessions are the core of the course. These extras keep you on track between sessions and until exam day.
Week-by-week study plan
A five-week PDF plan: one week for each of the four content blocks and one for exam preparation. Follow it as written, or stretch it across your 12-month window.
Weeks 1 to 4
Review each content block, with the key topics to revisit and questions to bring to the trainer.
Week 5
Exam preparation: how to use your open-book materials and notes well.
Monthly live group Q&A
Once a month, a 60-minute live group session on Microsoft Teams for enrolled learners, within your 12-month window. Bring your questions, hear other learners' questions, and keep the momentum going. Sessions are recorded.
Practitioner case studies with worked solutions
Four scenario-based cases, one for each content block, set in industrial environments such as oil and gas, manufacturing, power and water. Each comes with a worked solution, so you can check your reasoning against the trainer's.
Think it through
Read the scenario and decide what you would do before you look at the solution.
Compare your answer
See the worked solution and the reasoning behind it.
Career transition prep
Support for moving into OT and industrial security, or moving up in it.
- A 30-minute 1-on-1 career conversation with the trainer
- A CV and LinkedIn checklist for OT and industrial security roles
- An interview question pack
Career transition prep helps you present your skills. It does not guarantee a job or an interview.
Support after the sessions
| What you get | With reconn | A typical provider |
|---|---|---|
| Session recordings | Every session recorded, and you receive the recordings | Often not recorded, or access ends soon after |
| After the sessions | Unlimited email and WhatsApp support until you clear the exam, within your 12-month enrollment window | Often a ticket queue, or support that ends when the course ends |
| Extra hours | Extra 1-hour sessions with the trainer until you clear the exam, within 12 months of enrollment, whichever comes first | Extra time is often paid for separately or not offered |
| Study aids and toolkit | reconn mind map, ISA/IEC 62443 starter toolkit, week-by-week study plan, case studies with worked solutions and a monthly live group Q&A | Rarely included beyond the PECB courseware |
| Career preparation | A 30-minute 1-on-1 career conversation, CV and LinkedIn checklist and interview question pack | Rarely offered as part of the course |
What is in the package
| What you get | With reconn | A typical provider |
|---|---|---|
| Exam | Two exam attempts included | Often one attempt, or the exam is sold separately |
| Fees | The certificate application fee and the first-year annual maintenance fee | Often partly included. Ask which fees are covered |
| Format choice | 1-on-1, small batch or a team batch | Usually one fixed format |
Providers differ, so ask any of them for what is included, who your trainer is and how long support lasts, in writing. The right-hand column describes what is common, not every provider.
Learn it the way a plant actually runs
Industrial security is different from office IT. Systems stay up for years, downtime is expensive, and safety comes first. The trainer teaches ISA/IEC 62443 with those realities in view.
Think like the implementer and the auditor
Build the program
Plan how you would establish, implement and manage an IACS security program in a real environment.
Question your own work
Look at the same program as an auditor would, and see what evidence it needs to stand up.
Field insight
The trainer has 20+ years in cybersecurity, including red and blue team operations early in his career, and runs a GRC advisory practice.
Who this suits
OT and ICS security professionals
Engineers and security staff who protect plants, pipelines and other critical infrastructure.
Consultants and integrators
People who help asset owners and system builders meet industrial security requirements.
Compliance and risk teams
Professionals who need to understand how the IACS security program is put together.
Career changers
IT and cybersecurity professionals moving into industrial security.
What you leave with
A clear view of how an IACS security program is built, the vocabulary to discuss it with plant and security teams, and a PECB exam you are ready to sit. Prerequisite: general knowledge of IACS concepts and ISA/IEC 62443.
1-on-1 mentoring from your PECB Certified Trainer
You are not handed a course and left alone. The trainer stays with you until you are confident enough to sit the exam.
What you can bring to the trainer
Your plant and sector
How ISA/IEC 62443 applies to your own environment.
Tricky topics
Anything in the courseware that is not yet clear, explained in context.
Your exam plan
When to sit the exam and how to use the open-book format well.
Your credential path
Which level your experience fits, from Provisional Implementer to Senior Lead Implementer.
Support until you clear the exam
Here is how your enrollment runs from the first session to exam day.
- Book your sessionsAgree your days and times with the trainer.
- Attend and reviewJoin five live sessions and watch any recording you need again.
- Ask anytimeEmail or WhatsApp the trainer whenever you get stuck.
- Sit the examTake it online with a remote proctor, within your 12-month enrollment window.
Unlimited email and WhatsApp support until you clear the exam, within your 12-month enrollment window.
Why take your PECB ISA/IEC 62443 live course with reconn?
You get the same official PECB course, exam and credential from any authorized provider. What differs is the trainer, the way the sessions run and the support around them. This is how reconn compares with a typical industrial cybersecurity training provider.
Delivery and trainer
| What you get | With reconn | A typical provider |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery format | Live online on Microsoft Teams, 1-on-1 or in a small batch | Often a larger group class or a recorded course |
| Session timing | Evening sessions, with days and times agreed with you | Usually fixed dates that you must fit around |
| Session structure | Five 3-hour sessions with a PECB Certified Trainer | Structure varies and is often not stated before you buy |
| Delivery style | A practical workshop built around your plant and sector | Often a walk through the slides |
| Your trainer | A PECB Certified Trainer with 20+ years in cybersecurity, who runs a GRC advisory practice | The trainer is often not named before you buy |
| Practitioner background | Red and blue team operations early in his career, now advising organizations on governance, risk and compliance | Practical experience varies and is rarely stated |
| Who you deal with | Your trainer, directly, by email and WhatsApp | Often a sales or support desk |
Support after the sessions
| What you get | With reconn | A typical provider |
|---|---|---|
| Session recordings | Every session recorded, and you receive the recordings | Often not recorded, or access ends soon after |
| After the sessions | Unlimited email and WhatsApp support until you clear the exam, within your 12-month enrollment window | Often a ticket queue, or support that ends when the course ends |
| Extra hours | Extra 1-hour sessions with the trainer until you clear the exam, within 12 months of enrollment, whichever comes first | Extra time is often paid for separately or not offered |
| Study aids | reconn ISA/IEC 62443 mind map, a PDF licensed to one user | Rarely included beyond the PECB courseware |
What is in the package
| What you get | With reconn | A typical provider |
|---|---|---|
| Exam | Two exam attempts included | Often one attempt, or the exam is sold separately |
| Fees | The certificate application fee and the first-year annual maintenance fee | Often partly included. Ask which fees are covered |
| Format choice | 1-on-1, small batch or a team batch | Usually one fixed format |
Providers differ, so ask any of them for what is included, who your trainer is and how long support lasts, in writing. The right-hand column describes what is common, not every provider.
Before you buy: how to avoid look-alike "PECB" programs
Some sellers use PECB's name without PECB's authorization, or sell a different certificate that looks similar. Check these six things before you pay anyone for a PECB course.
Ask for PECB authorization in writing
You can confirm it with PECB at support@pecb.com.
Ask for the exact credential name in writing
It should read "PECB Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer", issued by PECB.
Check where you study and sit the exam
Course materials come through MyPECB and the exam runs on the PECB Exams app.
Ask what is included and for how long
Exam attempts, the certification application and the first-year AMF should be in the package, with the window stated.
Ask who your trainer is
You should have direct access to a named trainer, and you should know for how long.
Treat these as red flags
A "guaranteed pass" claim, or pressure to switch to an "equivalent" program, is a reason to walk away.
PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer: course overview
The PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer course teaches you to establish, implement, manage and improve an industrial automation and control systems (IACS) security program. In this live online format, a PECB Certified Trainer teaches the PECB courseware over five 3-hour sessions on Microsoft Teams, and you sit the certification exam online.
The course at a glance
- 5 x 3 hrslive sessions with a trainer
- 400+pages of PECB courseware
- 31CPD credits
- 2exam attempts included
- 12months from enrollment to sit the exam
What your enrollment includes
- Five live 3-hour sessions on Microsoft Teams with a PECB Certified Trainer, 1-on-1 or in a small batch
- The PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer courseware, 400+ pages
- The PECB certification exam, online and remotely proctored, with two attempts (one retake)
- The certificate application fee
- The first-year annual maintenance fee
- The recording of every session
- The reconn ISA/IEC 62443 mind map and Implementation Starter Toolkit
- A week-by-week study plan and four practitioner case studies with worked solutions
- A monthly live group Q&A on Microsoft Teams, within your 12-month window
- Career transition prep, including a 30-minute 1-on-1 career conversation
- Extra 1-hour sessions until you clear the exam, within 12 months of enrollment, whichever comes first
- Unlimited email and WhatsApp support until you clear the exam, within your 12-month enrollment window
Prerequisite
Your credential, issued by PECB
The PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer certification confirms that you can support an organization in establishing, implementing, managing and maintaining an industrial automation and control systems (IACS) security program based on the ISA/IEC 62443 series. It is aimed at professionals securing operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS), including plants in oil and gas, manufacturing and other critical infrastructure sectors.
You earn the credential by passing the PECB exam and meeting PECB's professional requirements for the level you apply for. The course gives you the knowledge. The exam and your experience decide which credential you hold.
Two things that are not the same
Attending is not certifying
Completing the live sessions prepares you. PECB sets and grades the exam, and PECB issues the credential.
The course is not the credential level
Every candidate sits the same exam. Your years, projects and hours decide the level.
Four credential levels from PECB
PECB Provisional ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer
Pass the exam. No professional experience required.
PECB Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Implementer
Pass the exam, plus 2 years of professional experience, 1 year in IACS management and 200 hours of implementation activities.
PECB Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer
Pass the exam, plus 5 years of professional experience, 2 years in IACS management and 300 hours of implementation activities.
PECB Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Senior Lead Implementer
Pass the exam, plus 10 years of professional experience, 7 years in IACS management and 1,000 hours of implementation activities.
Who should take the PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer course?
This OT cybersecurity training suits anyone who needs to build or run an industrial cybersecurity program, from plant floor to boardroom.
- OT and ICS cybersecurity professionals protecting industrial automation and control systems
- Plant, operations and engineering managers responsible for industrial cybersecurity
- IT and security professionals moving into OT security
- Consultants and advisers who support industrial clients with ISA/IEC 62443
- Professionals in oil and gas, manufacturing, energy and other critical infrastructure sectors
What you will be able to do
- Explain the fundamentals of ISA/IEC 62443 and IACS security
- Interpret the security requirements, maturity models and threat landscape for industrial systems
- Establish and manage an IACS security program
- Plan training, incident response and sector-specific controls
- Support an organization in implementing ISA/IEC 62443 for uptime, resilience and critical infrastructure protection
- Prepare for the PECB certification exam
How it works
- EnrollChoose the live online course and enroll with reconn.
- Agree your scheduleMessage reconn and agree days and times with the trainer.
- Attend liveJoin five 3-hour sessions on Microsoft Teams, with recordings of each.
- Sit the examTake the online proctored PECB exam within 12 months of enrollment.
PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer: course agenda
Your live sessions follow the PECB courseware, which has four content blocks and then the exam. Your trainer schedules the five live sessions with you around these blocks.
- Session 1Foundations of ISA/IEC 62443 and IACS security
- Session 2Security requirements, maturity models, and threat landscape
- Session 3Establishing and managing an IACS security program
- Session 4Training, incident response, and sector-specific standards
- ExamPECB certification exam, taken online
Exam specifications
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | 80 multiple-choice questions, three answer options each |
| Pass mark | 70% |
| Materials | Open book: course materials, personal notes and a hard-copy dictionary |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Delivery | Online, remotely proctored, through the PECB Exams app |
| Results | Shown instantly for online multiple-choice exams |
| Retake | Wait 15 days; your enrollment includes two attempts |
Exam domains
| Domain | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of IACS | 14 | 17.5% |
| Application of ISA/IEC 62443 for uptime, resilience and critical infrastructure protection | 66 | 82.5% |
Taught live by a practitioner
Shenoy Sandeep
Founder of reconn, PECB Certified Trainer
Shenoy has spent 20+ years in cybersecurity, starting with red and blue team operations, and more than 10 years in enterprise AI. He runs an advisory practice on governance, risk and compliance, and has helped 25+ AI and cybersecurity vendors enter Middle East and African markets.
He teaches the live online course himself, 1-on-1 or in small batches, and holds the PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer credential.
Credentials
- PECB Certified Trainer
- Certified Artificial Intelligence Professional (CAIP)
- ISO/IEC 42001 Senior Lead Implementer
- ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
- ISO 22301 Lead Implementer
- ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer
- ISO 56001 Lead Implementer
- ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager
A note from the founder
Hello, I am Shenoy, the founder of reconn. If you are starting out in industrial security, or moving into it from IT, this note is for you.
I have spent 20+ years in cybersecurity, beginning with red and blue team operations, and I still work as a practitioner, advising organizations on governance, risk and compliance.
I moved into mentoring and training in 2025 because I wanted learners to have a trainer who works in the field and can answer the real questions.
I teach the live online course myself, 1-on-1 or in small batches, so you get my time and attention rather than a seat in a crowd.
I cannot promise that you will pass. PECB sets and grades the exam. What I do promise is my time and attention: the sessions, the recordings, extra hours if you need them, and answers by email and WhatsApp until you clear the exam, within your enrollment window.
If you are not sure the course fits you or your team, message me and I will tell you honestly.
Shenoy SandeepFounder of reconn, PECB Certified Trainer
Ready to learn ISA/IEC 62443 live?
Pick your days and times, and learn from a PECB Certified Trainer who works in the field. Message reconn to agree a schedule, or ask us anything before you enroll.
Not sure yet?
Ask about schedules, team batches or invoicing at hello@reconn.io or on WhatsApp at +971 5857 26270. You can also take the self-study course if you prefer your own pace.
Prefer to study at your own pace?
The same official PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer course and exam is also available as self-study.
- Same-day access to the PECB courseware
- A free 1-hour 1-on-1 session with a PECB Certified Trainer
- Unlimited email and WhatsApp support until you clear the exam, within your 12-month enrollment window
Corporate ISA/IEC 62443 training for your OT security team
Training a plant, engineering or OT security team in industrial cybersecurity? reconn delivers the PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer course for teams, taught by a PECB Certified Trainer.
- Live online training for teams anywhere in the world
- Classroom training in the Middle East
- Dedicated batches customized to your organization and schedule
- Country-specific tax invoice, issued when you contact reconn before ordering
Send us your team training inquiry
Tell us how many people you want to train, where they are based and when you would like to start. A PECB Certified Trainer at reconn will reply with options.
Before you order. Contact reconn first so we can issue the correct country-specific tax invoice for your organization.
PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer live online: frequently asked questions
About the course
What is ISA/IEC 62443?
ISA/IEC 62443 is a series of international standards for securing industrial automation and control systems (IACS), which are the systems that run plants, pipelines and production lines. It is developed by the ISA99 committee and adopted by the IEC.
What is the PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer course?
It is a PECB course that teaches you to establish, implement, manage and improve an IACS security program based on the ISA/IEC 62443 series. The PECB courseware has four content blocks, followed by the certification exam.
Who is this OT cybersecurity training for?
OT and ICS cybersecurity professionals, plant and operations managers, engineers, IT security staff moving into OT, and consultants who support industrial clients. It suits people working in oil and gas, manufacturing, energy and other critical infrastructure.
Does this industrial cybersecurity training cover oil and gas and manufacturing plants?
The ISA/IEC 62443 series is written for industrial automation and control systems across industries, and the fourth content block of this course covers sector-specific standards. Professionals in oil and gas and manufacturing can apply it to plant cybersecurity. The exact topics are listed in the course agenda on this page.
Do I need experience before I enroll?
PECB lists a general knowledge of IACS concepts and ISA/IEC 62443 as the prerequisite. You do not need professional experience to sit the exam. Experience decides which credential level you receive, and the Provisional credential has no experience requirement.
How does this compare with other ISA/IEC 62443 certificate programs?
This is a PECB certification, issued by PECB after you pass the exam and meet the requirements for your level. Other organizations, including ISA, run their own ISA/IEC 62443 certificate programs with their own requirements. Confirm which credential your employer or client expects before you enroll.
Live online format
How do the live online sessions work?
You attend five live 3-hour sessions on Microsoft Teams with a PECB Certified Trainer, 1-on-1 or in a small batch. The sessions follow the PECB courseware and are built around your own plant and sector.
Can I choose my days and times?
Yes. The reference slot is 7 to 10pm GMT+4 (Gulf Time), and other times can be arranged on request, subject to trainer availability. Message reconn on WhatsApp or by email and the trainer confirms a schedule with you.
What if I miss a session?
Every session is recorded and you receive the recordings, so you can catch up in your own time and bring your questions to the next session.
What if I need more than five sessions?
The trainer can add extra 1-hour sessions until you clear the exam, within 12 months of enrollment, whichever comes first.
Is there a self-paced option?
Yes. reconn also offers the same PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer course as self-study, with same-day access to the courseware, a free 1-hour session with a PECB Certified Trainer and unlimited email and WhatsApp support. Choose live online if you want the trainer teaching you in sessions.
Which language is the course in?
The live online course is delivered in English.
Can my team join a live online batch?
Yes. reconn runs dedicated batches for organizations, live online anywhere in the world and in a classroom in the Middle East. Email hello@reconn.io with your team size, location and preferred start date.
The exam
What is the PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer exam format?
The exam has 80 multiple-choice questions with three answer options each, and the pass mark is 70%. It is open book: you may use the course materials, your personal notes and a hard-copy dictionary. PECB's brochure lists a duration of 3 hours.
Is the exam online?
Yes. PECB runs the exam online, proctored remotely through the PECB Exams app. reconn does not administer exams.
What does the exam cover?
Two domains. Fundamentals of IACS carries 14 questions (17.5%). Application of ISA/IEC 62443 for uptime, resilience and critical infrastructure protection carries 66 questions (82.5%).
When do I get my result, and what if I do not pass?
Online multiple-choice exams show the result instantly. Your enrollment includes two attempts, so you can retake the exam once, and PECB's handbook sets a 15-day wait before a retake.
Certification
Which credentials can I earn?
PECB issues four levels: Provisional ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer, Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Implementer, Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer and Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Senior Lead Implementer. Every level starts with passing the exam.
What experience do the credential levels need?
The Provisional level needs none. The Implementer level needs 2 years of professional experience, 1 year in IACS management and 200 hours of implementation activities. The Lead Implementer level needs 5 years, 2 years and 300 hours. The Senior Lead Implementer level needs 10 years, 7 years and 1,000 hours.
How long is the certification valid?
PECB certifications are valid for three years. To keep yours active you pay the annual maintenance fee (AMF) and record continuing professional development (CPD) hours. The course carries 31 CPD credits.
Are the certificate application fee and annual maintenance fee included?
Yes. Your enrollment covers the certificate application fee and the first year of PECB's annual maintenance fee.
Trainer, toolkit and support
Who is the trainer?
Your sessions are with a PECB Certified Trainer at reconn. Shenoy Sandeep, reconn's founder, is a PECB Certified Trainer with 20+ years in cybersecurity, and he holds the PECB ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer credential himself.
What support do I get with this course?
You get unlimited email and WhatsApp support until you clear the exam, within your 12-month enrollment window, plus the recordings of every session and extra 1-hour sessions if you need them.
What is in the reconn ISA/IEC 62443 Implementation Starter Toolkit?
It is a set of eight Word and Excel templates for putting an IACS security program into practice: an asset inventory register, a zone and conduit register, a risk assessment register, a security requirements tracker, a security policy template, an incident response plan template, a patch and change management procedure template and an awareness and training plan template. Each comes with an example entry. It is licensed to one user, for PECB candidates only, and you receive it during the live sessions.
What are the study plan, monthly Q&A and case studies?
The study plan is a five-week PDF plan, one week for each of the four content blocks and one for exam preparation, which you can stretch across your 12 months. The monthly live Q&A is a 60-minute group session on Microsoft Teams for enrolled learners, and it is recorded. The case studies are four scenario-based practitioner cases, one for each content block, with worked solutions.
What does the career transition prep include?
A 30-minute 1-on-1 career conversation with the trainer, a CV and LinkedIn checklist for OT and industrial security roles, and an interview question pack. It helps you present your skills, and it does not guarantee a job or an interview.
What is the reconn mind map?
It is reconn's own mind map and quick review of the important ISA/IEC 62443 topics, as a PDF licensed to one user for PECB candidates only. You receive it during the live sessions.
Pricing and enrollment
Does the price include VAT?
Yes. Prices shown are final and include the VAT of your country. reconn accounts for VAT in each country and sends an automated VAT invoice.
What is included in my enrollment?
Five live 3-hour sessions with a PECB Certified Trainer, the PECB courseware, the PECB certification exam with two attempts, the certificate application fee, the first-year annual maintenance fee, session recordings, the reconn mind map, the starter toolkit, the study plan, the monthly live Q&A, the case studies, career transition prep, extra 1-hour sessions until you clear the exam and unlimited email and WhatsApp support, within your 12-month enrollment window.
I am in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or South America. How do I book?
Contact reconn before you enroll so the trainer can agree a session time that works in your region.
Can my company pay by invoice?
Yes. For corporate (B2B) invoicing or team enrollment, email hello@reconn.io or message reconn on WhatsApp at +971 5857 26270, before placing the order.
Can I pay in installments?
Qualified buyers in the Middle East can pay in installments through Tabby and Tamara. It is not a checkout option, so contact reconn on WhatsApp or by email to arrange it. Tabby and Tamara decide eligibility and approval.
Is there a discount for veterans or people restarting their career?
Yes. Military veterans, service members and people returning to work after a career break can apply for up to 10% off. Each request is reviewed individually, at reconn's discretion, by email to hello@reconn.io.
What information do I need to share to apply for the discount, and how is it handled?
You do not need to give a reason for a career break or any health information. Veterans may send proof of service and should cover ID numbers and unrelated details. Sharing proof is optional, and you can still enroll at the standard rate. reconn records only that it was verified and the date, and deletes documents within 30 days of the decision.