EC-Council ICS/SCADA Cybersecurity
EC-Council's certification for securing industrial control system and SCADA environments. It is exam-based and can be reached either through EC-Council training or a standalone self-study voucher, and it assumes a working security and networking background rather than starting from scratch.
What you'll prove
- Apply cybersecurity concepts to industrial control system and SCADA environments
- Secure operational technology networks that use SCADA protocols and components
- Recognize and defend against threats targeting industrial control systems
Frequently asked
How much does EC-Council's ICS/SCADA Cybersecurity certification cost?
The standalone exam voucher is $699 on the self-study path, which first requires applying for eligibility. Training bundles that include the exam start at $999. EC-Council lists higher-priced live and unlimited training options separately.
What background do I need before taking it?
There is no mandatory experience requirement, but EC-Council recommends Linux fundamentals, basic programming and scripting concepts, core networking, and basic security concepts, with some familiarity with network traffic inspection tools. It is not positioned as a first-ever security certification.
ICS/SCADA Cybersecurity vs GICSP, which fits an OT role?
Both target industrial control system security. EC-Council's ICS/SCADA Cybersecurity is reachable through a self-study voucher path and assumes general security fundamentals. GICSP is a GIAC exam that carries heavier employer recognition and a higher price. Which one fits depends on budget, the recognition your target employers value, and whether you want the GIAC brand specifically.