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Certification: Certified OT Cyber Security Specialist - Associate
CERTIFICATION DESCRIPTION:
The COSS (Certified OT Security Specialist) knowledge-based certificate recognition program is founded on Cyber Security Principles, as well as internationally recognized security standards like ISA/IEC 62443, NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology - USA), and CCOP (Cybersecurity Code of Practice for Critical Information Infrastructure - Singapore). ISA/IEC 62443 is the world's exclusive series of automation cybersecurity standards, built on consensus, and an integral part of government cybersecurity strategies. This comprehensive program encompasses all stages of the industrial automation and control system (IACS) lifecycle, including assessment, design, implementation, operations, and maintenance.
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COSS ASSOCIATE LEVEL EXPECTATION:

OT Environment and Setup:
• Overview understanding of IEC 62443 standards
• OT Principles and difference in OT components
• Perdue Model
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Basic Technical and Security Fundamentals
• Basic Cyber Security Concepts
• Standard MITRE Attacks for ICS
• ICS Network Architectures
• Standard IR Response practices
• Security Components and architecture
• Simple cyber security Reconnaissance command
• Difference Between IT and OT security
• Policies, Design and different aspect of security in OT
REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible for the COSS Associate, candidates must meet the following requirements:
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Have a minimum of three (3) years of direct full-time Operational Technology work experience, for example, in an OT Plant, and at least one (1) year of experience actively involved in enhancing or supporting cybersecurity while on the job.
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If a candidate lacks the required working experience, they are allowed a maximum of five (5) years to acquire the relevant experience. During this five-year period, the candidate must obtain the necessary experience and submit the required endorsement form for certification. Once the professional experience requirements are fulfilled, the certification will be upgraded to full COSS Associate certification status.
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Definitely useful to understand ISA/IEC 62443 standards
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It is recommended to complete all the basic courses of 1-x, but they are not mandatory
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Affirm the accuracy of their claims regarding professional experience and agree to abide by the COSS Code of Ethics.
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Provide information about their criminal history and related background.
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Successfully pass the multiple-choice COSS exam, which is a four-hour adaptive exam with up to 100 questions. A scaled score of 400 points or higher out of 500 possible points is required to pass the exam
GET CERTIFIED
Individuals who successfully finish a specified training program and achieve a passing score on a multiple-choice exam containing 100-125 questions are granted the Certified OT Security Specialist credentials.
WHO SHOULD GET CERTIFIED:
The course is specifically tailored for various roles within the ICS environment, including:
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Operations personnel
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Project and production managers
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Product development personnel
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Technical specialists
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Cyber Security Specialist working in Plant
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Managers and Leaders managing OT Plants
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Plant personnel requiring to maintain the plant and understand basic cyber security