ISA - Houston Section

ISA Networking & Happy Hour at ARTECHOUSE
2025-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Artechouse, 600. 6th Street, Houston, Texas, 77007
Abstract:
Let’s light up the holidays at ARTECHOUSE for an evening of networking and socializing with your friends at ISA – Houston Section!
We’re excited to share this cool space with you, which focuses on innovative digital and experiential art. Sip, snack and mingle in the Lobby then head into the Museum to enjoy Fractal Worlds, a must-see exhibition created in collaboration with award-winning Dutch fractal artist Julius Horsthuis. We can’t wait to light up the holidays with YOU!
There is open parking just outside ARTECHOUSE. Guests will enjoy two drinks and light bites as well as entry into the museum.
Location:
600. 6th Street HTX 77007
Located in The Heights, just off the M-K-T Trail.

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An Overview of Open Process Automation and Industry Adoption Update
2025-12-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
Abstract:
Open, interoperable control isn’t a future vision anymore – it’s here, and it’s reshaping global standards.
Over the past decade, The Open Group Open Process Automation Forum (OPAF) has turned a bold idea—breaking vendor lock‑in in process control—into the O‑PAS standard, a “standard of standards” that aligns existing technologies into a truly modular, multi‑vendor architecture. O‑PAS gives owner‑operators a way to decouple hardware from software, adopt IT‑aligned architectures, and modernize brownfield assets without another generation of closed DCS lock‑in. O‑PAS is no longer just a document—it’s a growing set of real plants, real projects, and real teams proving that open, interoperable control systems can be safer, more flexible, and more economical than the legacy status quo.
This presentation will provide an overview and update on the current state of adoption.
Location:
ONLINE ONLY – Zoom Web Meeting
Presenters:

Don Bartusiak, PHD
President – Collaborative Systems Integration
Don’s Bio:
Don brings 35+ years of experience in the Process Control industry to his current role as President of CSI. Prior to founding CSI, Don was the Chief Engineer of Process Control at ExxonMobil. From 2016 to 2023, he served as elected Co-Chair of The Open Process Automation Forum.
Don is a global authority in the field and has implemented ground-breaking innovation, notably real-time AI predictive control solutions.

Trevor Cusworth
VP of Sales & Marketing – Collaborative Systems Integration
Trevor’s Bio:
Trevor brings over four decades of experience in automation and software across diverse industries. His journey encompasses strategic roles at Schneider Electric, Invensys, and Deloitte Consulting, where I’ve led initiatives to enhance business performance and operational efficiency. A significant part of his career has been dedicated to the advancement of Open Process Automation (OPA). Serving as a past co-chair of the Open Process Automation Forum (OPAF), Trevor has been instrumental in developing and promoting standards that foster interoperability and innovation in process control systems.

Registration Fee: $0.00
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
You may join the meeting starting at approximately 11:00 am for socializing and announcements.
The presentation will begin at 11:30 am.

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CSE PE Exam Study Group - Safety Instrumented Systems I
2026-01-13 18:00 - 20:00
Time:
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location:
This course will benefit Houston ISA members and will be offered online through Zoom.
Eligibility:
This Study Group is open only to ISA
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CSE PE Exam Study Group - Safety Instrumented Systems II
2026-01-20 18:00 - 20:00
Time:
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location:
This course will benefit Houston ISA members and will be offered online through Zoom
Eligibility:
This Study Group is open only to ISA
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CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (CSE) PE EXAM REVIEW COURSE (ENOO)
2026-01-26 08:00 - 2026-01-28 16:00 | Microsoft Corporate Office, 750 Town and Country Blvd Suite #1000, Houston, TX, 77494, United States
About this course:
This course reviews the knowledge and skills areas included on the CSE Professional Engineer (PE) examination. This course prepares engineers with a minimum of four years of experience to take the CSE PE exam by providing instruction on the broad range of technical areas that will be tested. The exams are produced by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) and administered by US state professional license boards. EN00 course content is based on the CSE exam specification that went into effect in October 2019. Contact NCEES to schedule your exam.

Due to decoupling the PE Exam from the experience requirement, an EIT may take the PE Exam before applying for licensure or earning the required four years of experience. The only requirement to be eligible is to be a Texas EIT. If you aren’t an EIT, PELS encourages you to register for your EIT using the Online EIT application. It streamlines the EIT application process and allows for online payments.

Please use the ISA Houston promo code “HOUS2026” when registering.
CSE PE Board Exam is on April 15th 2026
Learning Objectives:

Follow the guidelines for taking the CSE exam
Identify the breadth of the knowledge and skills areas covered
Apply recognized standards for symbols and documents
Recognize the basic calculation techniques for measurement devices
Apply process variable measurements and sensor selection
Compare the various final control elements/valves
Explain basic process control loops: their configuration, operation, and performance
Follow discrete logic in motor and interlock control
Describe various signal conversion and wiring arrangements
Compare various installation methods and techniques
Determine material requirements from physical parameters
Use safety instrumented basics
Interpret system scope statements and apply them to design needs

Topics Covered

Sensor technologies applicable to various measurements (process variables)
Calculations involved in process measurements
Final control elements
Signal types and transmission methods
Control Systems
Safety systems
Codes, standards and regulations

Engineering Ethics
2026-02-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
Abstract:
Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors – Professional Practice Update/Ethics: Updates on engineering and surveying ethics and Code of Conduct, Board Activities, rule and statutory changes, and general updates on Board initiatives.
Location:
ONLINE ONLY – Zoom Web Meeting
Presenters:

LeAnn Catron
Investigator – Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
LeAnn’s Bio:
LeAnn started her investigative career with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors in September of 2019. Prior to joining the Engineering Board, LeAnn worked with the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveyors in Austin, Texas. She is a native of Kailua, Hawaii and enjoys listening to audio books and crafting in her free time.

Registration Fee: $0.00
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
You may join the meeting starting at approximately 11:00 am for socializing and announcements.
The presentation will begin at 11:30 am.

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CSE PE Exam Study Group III
2026-02-10 18:00 - 20:00

9th Annual ISA Houston Section Cajun Cook Off & Table Top Show
2026-02-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Road, Houston, TX, 77045, United States
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Location: Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Road Houston Texas 77045
Registration is Now Closed
Bring your Company to the ISA Houston Section Cajun Cook Off & Table Top Show and utilize this fall event to:
• Showcase your products, services, and new technologies
• Get exposure to over 600 industry attendees
• Network with industry peers and meet potential customers
• Team Building and Build Brand Awareness
• Offer your Customer an appreciation event
• Community Involvement- Proceeds go towards the college scholarships program and operating cost of the ISA Houston Section
• Save money with Pre-registration if done on or before December 31st, 2025
Note: Participation in the Cook Off is not mandatory

The ISA Houston Section looks forward to seeing you!
Registration & Information follows, please contact:
Amanda Hardy at Amanda@functionzinc.com or cell 281-928-0462
Early Bird Registration Sponsor registration & payment Expired!

2026 ISA Houston Section Cajun Cook Off & Table Top Show
Location: Bayou City Events Center, 9401 Knight Road Houston Texas 77045
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 11:00am to 4:00pm set-up; 5:00pm to 8:00pm event hours.

TYPES OF SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE

Pricing

Title Sponsor- 10X40 end cap exhibiting area, electrical outlet access of (2) 120V/20AMP, (4) 8’ X 30” tables and 8 chairs ~Unlimited invites~ Recognition at and before event through signage, announcements, advertisement in ISA Houston section newsletter and all Tabletop & Cajun Cook marketing material. *Each booth has space between the next booth

$3,500

Platinum Alcove Sponsor-18×10 exhibiting area against the wall perimeter, electrical outlet access of (2) 120V/20AMP, (2) 6’ X 30” table and 2 chairs ~Unlimited invites~ Recognition at and before event through signage, announcements, advertisement in ISA Houston section newsletter and all Expo & Chili Cook Off marketing. *Each booth has space between the next booth

$2,000

Gold Sponsor-10X10 exhibiting area, (1) 8’ X 30” table and 2 chairs ~Unlimited invites~ Recognition at and before event through signage, announcements, advertisement in ISA Houston section newsletter and all Expo & Chili Cook Off marketing.

$1100

Additional 8-foot table to set up in your sponsorship area.

$50

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

Awards Sponsor- Award trophies go to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners, people’s choice and best themed chosen by the judges and attendees. Your company logo will be on all event signage, by the ballot boxes and awards by stage. Recognition in ISA newsletter and announcements at event. Unlimited RSVP invites.

$1200

Judges Sponsor- Your company logo will be at the judge’s chambers area. Company logo will be on all event signage, ISA newsletter and mentioned at event. Unlimited RSVP invites.

$800

Entertainment Sponsor- Live music or DJ at the event. The entertainment will intermittently recognize your company during event. Your company logo will be placed by the stage on banner and on presentation screen. Promotion on ISA newsletter and mentioned at event. Unlimited RSVP invites.

$1200

Beverage Sponsorship- Your company will have exposure and network opportunities from a Beverage Station! Your company can set up 1 pop up banner & provide promotional materials at the beverage station. A server will be provided. Quantity 3 available. Unlimited RSVP invites.

$1500

Attendee Map and voting sheet-
This is the sheet that all attendees receive. This is the event map layout with voting on best theme and people’s choice for chili. Your logo on sheet and verbiage for your company. Unlimited RSVP invites.

$900

Lanyard/Registration Sponsor-Your logo on the event lanyard given to everyone in attendance, logo also by registration

$2500

CSE PE Exam Study Group IV
2026-02-17 18:00 - 20:00

CSE PE Exam Study Group V
2026-02-24 18:00 - 20:00

CSE PE Exam Study Group VI
2026-03-03 18:00 - 20:00

CCUS Measurement Systems
2026-03-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
Abstract:
An overview of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) measurement systems, from source to sequestration or utilization including the diverse requirements of stakeholders such as EPA permit guidelines, pipeline and reservoir integrity, custody transfer, and Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) accounting, maintenance, operations surveillance, project execution, vendors and suppliers.
There are multiple stakeholders with diverse requirements in the CCUS program. All the requirements are equally important to having a successful and profitable CCUS program.
The solution is a combination of flow measurement and analyzer technologies that meet the stakeholder requirements. The solution also includes industry-accepted validation methodologies. Additionally, participating in the ongoing development of industry standards and research projects will ensure that suppliers and end users are aligned.
The development of the carbon markets and associated industry standards are ongoing. This effort has consolidated multiple requirements so that we can work with standards organizations, researchers, carbon markets and equipment providers.

Location:
ONLINE ONLY – Zoom Web Meeting
Presenters:

Alan Bryant
Engineering Consultant – Automation Occidental
Alan’s Bio:
Alan grew up in Arkansas and went to college at Rolla, Missouri. Alan has done several things in several places over his 32-year career in upstream oil and gas. He is currently an engineer in Oxy O&G Automation Team supporting projects, operations, HES, and corporate standards. He is supporting carbon capture and sequestration projects. Alan is active in ISA on the Executive Board of Directors, the Houston Section, and multiple standards committees.
Alan and his wife, Rhonda live in Pearland, TX. Alan helps maintain his community nature reserve and helps put out flags for patriotic holidays. He brews his own beer. Alan likes outdoors hiking, kayaking, clay shooting. He played a round of golf once. Alan and Rhonda love to travel, especially long road trips “it’s the journey, not the destination.” It’s not a road trip until you change your plans along the way. He’s set foot in every state except Oregon.
Registration Fee: $0.00
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
You may join the meeting starting at approximately 11:00 am for socializing and announcements.
The presentation will begin at 11:30 am.

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CSE PE Exam Study Group VII
2026-03-10 18:00 - 20:00

CSE PE Exam Study Group VIII
2026-03-17 18:00 - 20:00

CSE PE Exam Study Group IX
2026-03-24 18:00 - 20:00

CSE PE Exam Study Group X
2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:00

Overview of Combustion Principles and Protection
2026-04-01 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
Abstract:
The session will introduce the core chemistry, physics, and hazards of combustion in fired equipment, emphasizing stoichiometry, air–fuel ratio control, and flammability limits. It highlights major operational risks—including fuel rich combustion, flame loss, tube rupture, and draft failures—and explains how these conditions can lead to unstable combustion or explosions.
The presentation concludes with essential protection principles for safe operation, covering burner management, fuel isolation, purging, flame supervision, and product heating safeguards.

Location:
ONLINE ONLY – Zoom Web Meeting
Presenters:

Brad Bonnette
Technical Director
Brad’s Bio:
Brad Bonnette is the Technical Authority for Wood’s Systems Integration business and has over 36 years of experience in industrial processing, process control, control and safety systems, process operation and management including information technology management. He is licensed Professional Engineer, Certified Automation Cybersecurity Expert, and active member of ISA 84 standard subcommittees on Cybersecurity for SIS, Burner Management Systems, API 556 committees for control and protection of Process Heaters.
Brad has been designing, implementing and troubleshooting fired equipment control and protection systems since the mid 1980s.
Registration Fee: $0.00
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
You may join the meeting starting at approximately 11:00 am for socializing and announcements.
The presentation will begin at 11:30 am.

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2026 ISA Houston Section Golf Tournament
2026-04-17 08:30 - 14:00 | Pearland Golf Course at Coutry Place, 3123 Flower Field Ln, Pearland, 77584, United States
This ISA Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament is happening Friday, April 17, 2026, @ Pearland Golf Course at Country Place
8:30 AM shotgun start!
Player Registration and Sponsorship options are below.

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For further information or if you have any questions please contact Amanda Hardy 281-928-0462 / amanda@functionzinc.com, or Rusty Darsey 832-392-0762 / RustyD@SafeEngr.com or Stephen Mclemore stephen.mclemore@designspectechnology.com.
Foursome $700.00 Includes: (Sold Out!)

Goodie Bag
Shared Cart
Range Balls
18 Hole Green Fee
Grab and go breakfast
Awards Luncheon

Individual $175.00 Includes: (Sold Out!)

Goodie Bag
Shared Cart
Range Balls
18 Hole Green Fee
Grab and go breakfast
Awards Luncheon

2026 ISA Houston Section Golf Tournament Sponsorship Opportunities:
Title Sponsor $5000.00-(Sold Out!)

Includes Three (3) Four person teams
Company Logo on Balls in the golfers’ bags, up to 120 golfers
Title Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Eight (8) premium hole sponsorships with signage at tournament
Exhibit on Course set up option
Reserved seating table at Awards Luncheon
Recognition & award presentation at ceremony
Logo on event Signage

Platinum Sponsor $3500 (Sold Out!)

Includes 2 four person teams
Logo on all carts
4 Hole signs
logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blast
Reserved seating table at awards luncheon

Golf Cart Sponsor $2500.00(Sold Out!)

Includes One (1) Four person team
Your organizations logo on all carts
Golf Cart Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blast
Reserved seating table at awards luncheon
Recognition & award presentation at ceremony

Beverage Cart Sponsors $500.00(MAX 2)

Company Logo on Beverage Carts
Beverage Cart Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Recognition at Awards Ceremony
Event Signage

Exhibit on Course $600.00 (Sold Out!)

Your organizations logo on hole sign
Display on Course you may bring your company tent, products and give-a-ways, food non-alcoholic beverages. Alcohol must be purchased through Pearland Golf Course at Country Place.
Exhibit Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Reserved seating table at awards luncheon & lunch provide for your team managing the tent
Recognition at Awards Ceremony

Golfer Gift Sponsor $3500.00(MAX 2)

Company Logo on golfers gift, examples are hat, yeti or shirt
Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Reserved seating table at awards luncheon and up to 4 awards luncheon networking passes
Recognition at Awards Ceremony

Awards Luncheon Sponsor $2000
Option to set up booth in club house showcase products and services
Networking with golfers

Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Reserved seating table at awards luncheon and up to 4 awards luncheon networking passes
Recognition at Awards Ceremony

DJ Sponsor $400

Logo by DJ Area
Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Reserved seating table at awards luncheon and up to 4 awards luncheon networking passes
Recognition at Awards Ceremony

Bloody Mary bar & Breakfast Sponsor $500
Option to set up booth in club house showcase products and services
Networking with golfers

Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Reserved seating table at awards luncheon and up to 4 awards luncheon networking passes
Recognition at Awards Ceremony
Must provide alcohol and purchase from the course

Mulligan Sponsor $300.00

Company Logo on all Mulligan cards purchased by golf teams
Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Recognition at Awards Ceremony

Putting Contest Sponsor $250.00+ Donation for Contest item (Sold Out!)

Company Logo signage at event contest area
Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Picture of winning players announced in newsletter with your company logo

Scoreboard Sponsor $400 (MAX 1)

Company Logo signage at scoreboard area
Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Recognition at Awards Ceremony
Picture of winning players announced in newsletter with your company logo

Longest Drive Sponsor $250 (MAX 1)- Must supply prize for winner

Company Logo signage at longest drive hole
Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Recognition at Awards Ceremony
Picture of winning players announced in newsletter with your company logo

Closest to Pin Sponsor $250 (MAX 1)-Must supply prize for winner

Company Logo signage at Closest to Pin hole
Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Recognition at Awards Ceremony
Picture of winning players announced in newsletter with your company logo

Driving Range $200

Company Logo signage at driving range area
Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Recognition at Awards Ceremony

Hole Sponsor $200

Company Logo signage at hole
Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings, website, LinkedIn & email blasts
Recognition at Awards Ceremony

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IC32 – Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems
2026-05-04 08:00 - 2026-05-05 16:00 | Microsoft Corporate Office, 750 Town and Country Blvd Suite #1000, Houston, TX, 77494, United States
Course Overview
Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems (IC32) provides a detailed look at how the ISA/IEC 62443 standards framework can be used to protect critical control systems. The course explores the procedural and technical differences between traditional IT security and security solutions appropriate for SCADA and plant floor environments.
With the increased use of open standards such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, and web technologies in industrial automation and control systems, cybersecurity risks have expanded. This course addresses how to protect control systems against modern cyber threats.
Course Details
Course #: IC32
Dates: May 4–5
Length: 2 days (14 hours)
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CEUs: 1.4
Location: Microsoft, Houston TX
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Exam: One exam included with registration
Certificate Program
IC32 is a preparatory course for the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program.
Who Should Take IC32
– Control systems engineers and managers
– System integrators
– IT engineers and managers at industrial facilities
– Plant managers
– Plant safety and risk management professionals
Learning Objectives
– Describe the importance of securing control systems- Describe the structure and content of the ISA/IEC 62443 standards
– Explain cybersecurity awareness as an effective countermeasure
– Define principles of an effective long-term cybersecurity program
– Discuss basics of risk analysis, industrial networking, and network security
– Explain defense-in-depth and zones & conduits concepts
– Apply risk mitigation techniques such as antivirus, patching, and firewalls
– Explain secure software development strategies
– Validate and verify system security
– Utilize ISA/IEC 62443 security profiles
Topics Covered
– Introduction to control systems security
– Cybersecurity awareness
– ISA/IEC 62443 standards overview
– Models and security levels
– IACS cybersecurity lifecycle
– Security program requirements for asset owners and service providers
– Network security basics and industrial protocols
– Patch management
– Risk assessment for system design
– Secure product and system development
– Security profiles and protection schemes
Exercises
– PCAP live capture analysis
Recommended Resources – Standards
ISA-62443-1-1-2007 – Terminology, Concepts, and Models
ISA-62443-2-1-2009 – Establishing an IACS Security Program
ANSI/ISA-62443-3-2-2020 – Security Risk Assessment for System Design
ANSI/ISA-62443-3-3-2013 – System Security Requirements and Security Levels
Recommended Resources – Books
Industrial Automation and Control System Security Principles, Second Edition by Ronald L. Krutz, PhD, PE
Recommended Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites are required. However, 1–3 years of cybersecurity experience and familiarity with industrial environments are strongly recommended.
ISA courses TS07 and TS12 or equivalent experience are beneficial.
Instructor Note: Students with limited cybersecurity fundamentals may find the pace challenging.

IC33 – Assessing the Cybersecurity of New or Existing IACS Systems
2026-05-06 08:00 - 2026-05-08 16:00 | Online
Course Overview
Assessing the Cybersecurity of New or Existing IACS Systems (IC33) provides the knowledge and skills needed to
assess the cybersecurity of new or existing industrial automation and control systems (IACS). Participants learn how to identify assets, evaluate vulnerabilities, perform cybersecurity risk assessments, and develop a Cybersecurity Requirements Specification (CRS) aligned with ISA/IEC 62443.
The course focuses on the first phase of the IACS cybersecurity lifecycle and applies to both greenfield and brownfield systems.
Course Details
Course #: IC33
Dates: May 6–8
Length: 3 days
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CEUs: 2.1
Location: Online
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Exam: One exam included with registration
Certificate Program
IC33 is the second course in the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program.
Successful completion of the course and exam earns the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Specialist
certificate.
Required Prerequisites
Successful completion of IC32 – Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems
Passing the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist exam
Who Should Take IC33
– Control systems engineers and managers
– System integrators
– IT engineers and managers in industrial facilities- Plant managers
– Plant safety and risk management personnel
Learning Objectives
– Identify and document the scope of the IACS under assessment
– Gather cybersecurity information required to perform assessments
– Identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities in products and system design
– Interpret Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) results
– Organize and facilitate cybersecurity risk assessments
– Identify and evaluate realistic threat scenarios
– Assess effectiveness of existing countermeasures
– Identify gaps in policies, procedures, and standards
– Establish security zones and conduits
– Develop a Cybersecurity Requirements Specification (CRS)
Topics Covered
– Preparing for an assessment and defining scope
– Security lifecycle concepts
– System and network architecture diagrams
– Asset inventory and cyber criticality assessment
– Cybersecurity vulnerability assessments (high-level, passive, active)
– Penetration testing concepts
– Cyber risk assessment methodology
– ISA/IEC 62443-2-1 alignment
– Zones and conduits modeling
– Risk identification, classification, and calculation
– Countermeasures and residual risk
– Documentation and reporting requirements
Hands-On Activities & Exercises
– High-level risk assessment using CSET
– Capturing Ethernet traffic
– Vulnerability scanning
– Penetration testing demonstrations
– Creating zone and conduit diagrams
– Developing a Cybersecurity Requirements Specification
Recommended Resources – Standards
ISA-62443-1-1-2007 – Terminology, Concepts, and Models
ISA-62443-2-1-2009 – Establishing an IACS Security Program
ANSI/ISA-62443-3-2-2020 – Security Risk Assessment for System Design
ANSI/ISA-62443-3-3-2013 – System Security Requirements and Security LevelsRecommended Resources – Books
Industrial Automation and Control System Security Principles, Second Edition by Ronald L. Krutz, PhD, PE
Recommended Additional Preparation
Familiarity with industrial networking concepts, cybersecurity fundamentals, and prior exposure to ISA standards will help students succeed in this fast-paced course.

IC34 – IACS Cybersecurity Design & Implementation
2026-05-13 08:00 - 2026-05-15 16:00 | Online
Course Overview
Industrial Automation Control System (IACS) Cybersecurity Design & Implementation (IC34) focuses on the design and implementation phase of the ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity lifecycle. This course builds on the results of cybersecurity risk assessments and Cybersecurity Requirements Specifications (CRS) to design, implement, and validate cybersecurity countermeasures that achieve target security levels for each zone and conduit.
Participants learn how to translate cybersecurity requirements into practical system designs, select appropriate technologies, and perform acceptance testing to ensure systems meet security objectives.
Course Details
Course #: IC34
Dates: May 13–15
Length: 3 days
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CEUs: 2.1
Location: Online
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Exam: One exam included with registration
Certificate Program
IC34 is the third course in the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program.
Successful completion of the course and exam earns the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Design Specialist certificate.
Required Prerequisites
Successful completion of IC32 – Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems
Passing the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist exam
Recommended: IC33 – Assessing the Cybersecurity of New or Existing IACS Systems
Who Should Take IC34
– Control systems engineers and managers
– System integrators- IT engineers and managers in industrial facilities
– Plant managers
– Plant safety and risk management personnel
Learning Objectives
– Interpret cybersecurity risk assessment results
– Develop a Cybersecurity Requirements Specification (CRS)
– Develop conceptual and detailed cybersecurity designs
– Explain the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL)
– Design secure remote access solutions
– Perform basic firewall configuration and commissioning
– Develop system hardening specifications
– Implement basic intrusion detection systems (IDS)
– Develop cybersecurity acceptance test plans (CFAT/CSAT)
– Validate achieved security levels using ISA/IEC 62443
Topics Covered
– IACS cybersecurity lifecycle overview
– Assessment, implementation, and maintenance phases
– Interpreting risk assessment results
– Cybersecurity requirements specifications
– Conceptual and detailed design processes
– Firewall, remote access, and intrusion detection design
– System hardening and secure architecture
– Cybersecurity Factory Acceptance Testing (CFAT)
– Cybersecurity Site Acceptance Testing (CSAT)
– Using ISA/IEC 62443-3-3 to validate security levels
Hands-On Activities & Exercises
– Firewall configuration and commissioning
– Remote access design exercises
– Intrusion detection implementation
– Network device hardening
– Developing and executing CFAT/CSAT
– Validating achieved security levels (SL-A)
Recommended Resources – Standards
ISA-62443-1-1-2007 – Terminology, Concepts, and Models
ISA-62443-2-1-2009 – Establishing an IACS Security Program
ANSI/ISA-62443-3-2-2020 – Security Risk Assessment for System Design
ANSI/ISA-62443-3-3-2013 – System Security Requirements and Security LevelsRecommended Resources – Books
Industrial Automation and Control System Security Principles, Second Edition by Ronald L. Krutz, PhD, PE
Recommended Additional Preparation
Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, risk assessment methods, and prior experience with
industrial automation systems will help participants succeed in this advanced course.

Alarm Management
2026-05-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
Abstract:
For most industrial facilities, control system alarms are the primary means to let the Operator know something’s wrong. So what happens when that alarm system hinders the Operator more than it helps? The problem seems overwhelming, and the alarms you thought provided risk protection are actually doing the opposite.
This technical program will help participants understand common alarm management challenges and tackle structured approaches to cultivate an alarm system that supports Operators, rather than getting in their way, in any facility—large or small.
Location:
ONLINE ONLY – Zoom Web Meeting
Presenters:

Stephen Symons
Principal Consultant/Managing Director, Avoca Consulting
Stephen’s Bio:
Stephen has worked as an alarm management consultant for almost 20 years now. A large part of that was with a large DCS vendor, and then with several smaller vendor-independent consultants. Most of his work has been in Oil & Gas and Chemicals, but also in Power Generation and Pulp & Paper.
His primary role is leading his clients through various stages of the alarm management lifecycle.
Registration Fee: $0.00
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
You may join the meeting starting at approximately 11:00 am for socializing and announcements.
The presentation will begin at 11:30 am.

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IC37 – IACS Cybersecurity Operations & Maintenance
2026-05-18 08:00 - 2026-05-20 16:00 | Online
Course Overview
IACS Cybersecurity Operations & Maintenance (IC37) focuses on the ongoing operation, monitoring, and maintenance of cybersecurity controls implemented in industrial automation and control systems (IACS). This course addresses how to sustain the achieved security level throughout the system lifecycle despite evolving threats, system changes, and operational constraints.
Participants learn how to detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents while maintaining compliance with ISA/IEC 62443 requirements.
Course Details
Course #: IC37
Dates: May 18–20
Length: 3 days
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CEUs: 2.1
Location: Online
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Exam: One exam included with registration
Certificate Program
IC37 is the fourth and final course in the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program.
Successful completion of the course and exam earns the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Maintenance Specialist certificate.
Required Prerequisites
Successful completion of IC32 – Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems
Passing the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist exam
Recommended: IC33 and IC34 or equivalent knowledge/experience
Who Should Take IC37
– Control systems engineers and managers- System integrators
– IT engineers and managers in industrial facilities
– Plant managers
– Plant safety and risk management personnel
Learning Objectives
– Perform basic network diagnostics and troubleshooting
– Interpret IACS device alarms and event logs
– Implement backup and restoration procedures
– Apply patch management lifecycle procedures
– Implement antivirus and application whitelisting strategies
– Define intrusion detection and security monitoring basics
– Implement incident response plans
– Manage cybersecurity-related changes (MOC)
– Conduct basic cybersecurity audits
Topics Covered
– IACS cybersecurity lifecycle overview
– Operations & maintenance phase focus
– Network diagnostics and troubleshooting
– Interpreting device, OS, and application logs
– Intrusion detection systems (IDS)
– Security incident and event monitoring (SIEM)
– Backup, recovery, and configuration management
– Patch management and antivirus procedures
– Management of Change (MOC)
– Cybersecurity audits and compliance
Hands-On Activities & Exercises
– Network diagnostics and troubleshooting
– Allowlisting and antivirus configuration
– Patch management exercises
– Intrusion detection using Snort
– Incident response and recovery scenarios
– Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) demonstrations
Recommended Resources – Standards
ISA-62443-1-1-2007 – Terminology, Concepts, and Models
ISA-62443-2-1-2009 – Establishing an IACS Security Program
ANSI/ISA-62443-3-2-2020 – Security Risk Assessment for System Design
ANSI/ISA-62443-3-3-2013 – System Security Requirements and Security LevelsRecommended Resources – Books
Industrial Automation and Control System Security Principles, Second Edition by Ronald L. Krutz, PhD, PE
Recommended Additional Preparation
Experience with industrial automation systems, cybersecurity fundamentals, and familiarity with monitoring and maintenance practices will help participants get the most value from this course.

AEST – Automation Engineering Survival Training
2026-06-01 08:00 - 2026-06-05 16:00 | Kenexis, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston, TX 77079-2418, Houston, TX, 77079-2418, United States
Course Overview
Automation Engineering Survival Training (AEST) is an intensive technical boot camp designed to build and strengthen core skills in process automation engineering. The course combines expert-led instruction with applied exercises to cover the full automation lifecycle, from measurement fundamentals to advanced automation concepts.
AEST is ideal for new automation engineers, recent graduates, and experienced engineers seeking to refresh and solidify their understanding of process control, safety, networking, and automation project execution.
Course Details
Course #: AEST
Dates: June 01–05
Length: 4.5 days
Hours:
• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
CEUs: 3.6
Location: Houston, TX
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Who Should Take AEST
– New automation, control system, or process control engineers
– Recent engineering graduates
– Engineers transitioning into automation roles
– Experienced engineers seeking a structured refresher in process automation
Course Learning Objectives
– Understand the role of measurement and control in industrial processes
– Interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and ISA symbols
– Apply PID control concepts and tuning methods- Understand control valve operation and sizing
– Apply alarm management and safety system principles
– Understand industrial networking and cybersecurity fundamentals
– Apply automation project management concepts
Daily Course Structure
Day 1 – Measurement Basics & Documentation
Day 2 – Control Valves & Control Strategies
Day 3 – Safety & Operator Effectiveness
Day 4 – Industrial Security & Project Management
Day 5 – Advanced Process Automation
Day One – Measurement Basics & Documentation
Covers process control fundamentals, continuous vs. batch control, ISA documentation standards, P&IDs, loop
diagrams, and principles of temperature, pressure, level, and flow measurement.
Day Two – Control Valves & Control Strategies
Focuses on control valve types and sizing, PID control concepts, tuning methods, and identifying real-world control
challenges.
Day Three – Safety & Operator Effectiveness
Introduces HMI design, alarm management, safety instrumented systems, hazard classification, and principles of
protection.
Day Four – Industrial Security & Project Management
Covers industrial networking fundamentals, Ethernet and TCP/IP basics, cybersecurity awareness, ISA-95
concepts, and automation project management principles.
Day Five – Advanced Process Automation
Explores batch control concepts, ISA-88 models, automation opportunity identification, system integration, and
automation project justification.
Hands-On Exercises
– Interpreting P&IDs and loop diagrams
– Control valve sizing and selection exercises
– PID tuning using simulation tools
– Alarm prioritization and safety analysis
– Automation project planning and scheduling exercises
Recommended Reading
Successful Instrumentation and Control Systems Design by Michael D. Whitt
Basic and Advanced Regulatory Control by Harold L. Wade
Measurement and Control Basics by Thomas A. Hughes
Safety Instrumented Systems: A Life-Cycle Approach by Paul Gruhn

TTBC – Technician Training Boot Camp
2026-06-08 08:00 - 2026-06-12 16:00 | Kenexis, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston, TX 77079-2418, Houston, TX, 77079-2418, United States
Course Overview
Technician Training Boot Camp (TTBC) is an intensive, hands-on technical training program designed for experienced control systems and instrumentation technicians. The course emphasizes practical, plant-floor skills with more than 75% of the time dedicated to hands-on equipment labs.
TTBC refreshes core instrumentation knowledge while introducing modern smart devices, calibration techniques, control valves, and troubleshooting methods essential for today’s industrial facilities.
Course Details
Course #: TTBC
Dates: June 8–12
Length: 4.5 days
Hours:
• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
CEUs: 3.6
Location: Houston, TX
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Who Should Take TTBC
– Instrument and control technicians with maintenance responsibilities
– Instrument supervisors evaluating technician skill sets
– Reliability and maintenance engineers
– Technicians with a solid understanding of instrumentation fundamentals
Course Learning Objectives
– Communicate effectively using industrial measurement and control terminology
– Tune control loops using structured methods
– Troubleshoot and start up single- and multi-loop control systems
– Install, calibrate, and maintain electronic and pneumatic instruments- Apply smart field device technologies
– Understand control valve operation and diagnostics
Daily Course Structure
Day 1 – Instrumentation Basics
Day 2 – Calibration and Maintenance
Day 3 – Digital (Smart) Transmitters
Day 4 – Control Valves, Positioners, and DVCs
Day 5 – Tuning and Troubleshooting Control Systems
Day One – Instrumentation Basics
Topics include pneumatic and electronic transmitters, 4–20 mA current loops, smart device configuration, and
hands-on calibration of measurement devices.
Day Two – Calibration and Maintenance
Focuses on level, flow, and temperature measurements, differential pressure applications, and calibration of RTD
and thermocouple transmitters.
Day Three – Digital (Smart) Transmitters
Covers analog vs. digital instruments, HART communication, sensor trimming, and configuration of smart field
devices using software tools.
Day Four – Control Valves, Positioners, and DVCs
Includes valve types, sizing, calibration, split-ranging, digital valve controllers, and diagnostic testing of smart
control valves.
Day Five – Tuning and Troubleshooting Control Systems
Explores PID control concepts, loop tuning methods, systematic troubleshooting approaches, and diagnosing
single-loop control problems.
Hands-On Exercises
– Calibration of process measurement devices
– Current loop construction and measurement
– Configuration of smart transmitters and DVCs
– Control loop tuning using simulation software
– Troubleshooting real-world control loop problems
Resources Included
Measurement and Control Basics, Fifth Edition by Thomas A. Hughes (Electronic version)
Recommended Reading
Calibration: A Technician’s Guide by Mike Cable
Fundamentals of Process Control: Principles and Concepts by Patrick F. Bouwman
Troubleshooting: A Technician’s Guide, Second Edition by William L. Mostia, Jr., P.E.

EC50 – Safety Instrumented Systems: A Lifecycle Approach
2026-06-15 08:00 - 2026-06-19 16:00 | Kenexis, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston, TX 77079-2418, Houston, TX, 77079-2418, United States
Course Overview
Safety Instrumented Systems: A Lifecycle Approach (EC50) focuses on the engineering requirements for the specification, design, analysis, verification, and justification of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) used in the process industries.
Participants learn how to determine Safety Integrity Levels (SILs), apply Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and evaluate whether proposed or existing systems meet the performance and documentation requirements defined in ISA/IEC 61511 (ISA-84).
Course Details
Course #: EC50
Dates: June 15–19
Length: 4.5 days
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
CEUs: 3.2
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Exam: One exam included with registration
Certificate Program
EC50 is required for the ISA/IEC 61511 Safety Instrumented Systems Fundamentals Specialist Certificate.
Successful completion of the course and exam earns the ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Fundamentals Specialist designation.
Who Should Take EC50
– Automation and control engineers
– Safety and SIS engineers
– Process engineers
– Plant managers
– Plant safety and risk management professionals
Learning Objectives
– Define Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
– Understand the SIS lifecycle and functional safety management
– Identify applicable ANSI/ISA, IEC, and AIChE standards
– Determine Safety Integrity Levels (SILs)
– Conduct Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
– Apply Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
– Develop Safety Requirements Specifications (SRS)
– Perform SIL verification and understand redundancy impacts
– Understand FAT, commissioning, validation, and MOC requirements
Topics Covered
– Background of functional safety and major process incidents
– SIS lifecycle and management issues
– Hazard and risk assessment techniques
– SIL selection methods
– LOPA methodology and cybersecurity considerations
– Reliability modeling and fault tolerance
– Safety Requirements Specification (SRS)
– Logic solver technologies (relay, pneumatic, microprocessor)
– Field devices and certification
– Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning, validation
– Operations, maintenance, and management of change (MOC)
Important Notes
A hand-held or scientific calculator should be brought to class.
Resources Included
Online access to the ISA/IEC 61511 series of standards for the duration of the course
Safety Instrumented Systems: A Life Cycle Approach by Paul Gruhn and Simon Lucchini (Digital version)

EC52 – Advanced Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Selection
2026-06-22 08:00 - 2026-06-23 16:00 | Kenexis, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston, TX 77079-2418, Houston, TX, 77079-2418, United States
Course Overview
Advanced Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Selection (EC52) builds on the foundation established in Safety Instrumented
Systems: A Lifecycle Approach (EC50). The course focuses on advanced SIL selection techniques and the determination of appropriate risk reduction requirements for safety instrumented systems.
Participants apply multiple SIL selection methodologies to avoid over- or under-designing safety systems, optimizing both safety performance and lifecycle costs.
Course Details
Course #: EC52
Dates: June 22–23
Length: 2 days
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CEUs: 1.4
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Exam: One exam included with registration
Certificate Program
EC52 is part of the ISA/IEC 61511 Safety Instrumented Systems Certificate Program.
Successful completion of the course and exam earns the ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Selection Specialist certificate.
Required Prerequisites
Successful completion of EC50 – Safety Instrumented Systems: A Lifecycle Approach
Passing the ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Fundamentals Specialist exam
Who Should Take EC52
– Control systems engineers and managers
– System integrators
– Plant managers
– Plant safety and risk management personnelLearning Objectives
– Design and implement different SIL selection techniques
– Apply risk matrix and risk graph methodologies
– Perform Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
– Determine appropriate performance requirements for safety systems
– Evaluate the consequences of over- or under-designing safety systems
Topics Covered
– Overview of SIL selection challenges
– Risk matrix methodologies
– Risk graph methodologies
– Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
– Modified (implicit) LOPA
– Determining appropriate risk reduction levels
– Preventing over- or under-designed system requirements
Hands-On Exercises
The course consists of multiple application exercises focused on SIL selection.
Participants are encouraged to bring real-world examples from their facilities for discussion and analysis.
Important Notes
A hand-held or scientific calculator should be brought to class.
Resources Included
Safety Integrity Level Selection – Systematic Methods Including Layer of Protection Analysis by Edward M. Marszal,
PE and Dr. Eric W. Scharpf (Digital version)
ISA/IEC 61511 series of standards provided for use during the course

EC54 – Advanced Design and SIL Verification
2026-06-24 08:00 - 2026-06-25 16:00 | Kenexis, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston, TX 77079-2418, Houston, TX, 77079-2418, United States
Course Overview
Advanced Design and SIL Verification (EC54) focuses on detailed design issues and hands-on system modeling to verify whether Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) meet required Safety Integrity Levels (SIL). The course teaches participants how to analyze system technologies and configurations, evaluate existing systems, and determine whether upgrades are required to meet performance targets.
EC54 also emphasizes optimizing manual test intervals, helping organizations reduce costs while maintaining compliance with ISA/IEC 61511.
Course Details
Course #: EC54
Dates: June 24–25
Length: 2 days
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CEUs: 1.4
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Exam: One exam included with registration
Certificate Program
EC54 is part of the ISA/IEC 61511 Safety Instrumented Systems Certificate Program.
Successful completion of the course and exam earns the ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Verification Specialist certificate.
Required Prerequisites
Successful completion of EC50 – Safety Instrumented Systems: A Lifecycle Approach
Passing the ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Fundamentals Specialist exam
Who Should Take EC54
– Control systems engineers and managers
– System integrators
– Plant managers
– Plant safety and risk management personnel
Learning Objectives
– Analyze system technologies and configurations against SIL requirements
– Verify whether existing systems meet required performance targets
– Determine if system upgrades are necessary
– Optimize manual proof test intervals
– Apply detailed design concepts to SIS verification
Topics Covered
– System modeling and analysis techniques
– Field device technologies and configurations
– Diagnostic coverage and common cause factors
– Test intervals and imperfect testing considerations
– Fault tolerance and safe failure fraction
– System response to faults
– Using devices for both control and safety
– Non fail-safe design requirements
– Interface requirements
Hands-On Exercises
The course consists of multiple hands-on system modeling and SIL verification exercises using realistic examples.
Important Notes
A hand-held or scientific calculator should be brought to class.
Resources Included
ISA/IEC 61511 series of standards provided for use during the course
Safety Instrumented System Design: Techniques and Design Verification
by Iwan van Beurden and William M. Goble (Digital version)

IC32 – Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems
2026-09-14 08:00 - 2026-09-15 16:00 | Microsoft Corporate Office, 750 Town and Country Blvd Suite #1000, Houston, TX, 77494, United States
Course Overview
Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems (IC32) provides a detailed look at how the ISA/IEC 62443 standards framework can be used to protect critical control systems. The course explores the procedural and technical differences between traditional IT security and security solutions appropriate for SCADA and plant floor environments.
With the increased use of open standards such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, and web technologies in industrial automation and control systems, cybersecurity risks have expanded. This course addresses how to protect control systems against modern cyber threats.
Course Details
Course #: IC32
Dates: September 14–15
Length: 2 days (14 hours)
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CEUs: 1.4
Location: Microsoft, Houston TX
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Exam: One exam included with registration
Certificate Program
IC32 is a preparatory course for the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program.
Who Should Take IC32
– Control systems engineers and managers
– System integrators
– IT engineers and managers at industrial facilities
– Plant managers
– Plant safety and risk management professionals
Learning Objectives
– Describe the importance of securing control systems- Describe the structure and content of the ISA/IEC 62443 standards
– Explain cybersecurity awareness as an effective countermeasure
– Define principles of an effective long-term cybersecurity program
– Discuss basics of risk analysis, industrial networking, and network security
– Explain defense-in-depth and zones & conduits concepts
– Apply risk mitigation techniques such as antivirus, patching, and firewalls
– Explain secure software development strategies
– Validate and verify system security
– Utilize ISA/IEC 62443 security profiles
Topics Covered
– Introduction to control systems security
– Cybersecurity awareness
– ISA/IEC 62443 standards overview
– Models and security levels
– IACS cybersecurity lifecycle
– Security program requirements for asset owners and service providers
– Network security basics and industrial protocols
– Patch management
– Risk assessment for system design
– Secure product and system development
– Security profiles and protection schemes
Exercises
– PCAP live capture analysis
Recommended Resources – Standards
ISA-62443-1-1-2007 – Terminology, Concepts, and Models
ISA-62443-2-1-2009 – Establishing an IACS Security Program
ANSI/ISA-62443-3-2-2020 – Security Risk Assessment for System Design
ANSI/ISA-62443-3-3-2013 – System Security Requirements and Security Levels
Recommended Resources – Books
Industrial Automation and Control System Security Principles, Second Edition by Ronald L. Krutz, PhD, PE
Recommended Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites are required. However, 1–3 years of cybersecurity experience and familiarity with industrial environments are strongly recommended.
ISA courses TS07 and TS12 or equivalent experience are beneficial.
Instructor Note: Students with limited cybersecurity fundamentals may find the pace challenging.

IC33 – Assessing the Cybersecurity of New or Existing IACS Systems
2026-09-16 08:00 - 2026-09-18 16:00 | Microsoft Corporate Office, 750 Town and Country Blvd Suite #1000, Houston, TX, 77494, United States
Course Overview
Assessing the Cybersecurity of New or Existing IACS Systems (IC33) provides the knowledge and skills needed to
assess the cybersecurity of new or existing industrial automation and control systems (IACS). Participants learn how to identify assets, evaluate vulnerabilities, perform cybersecurity risk assessments, and develop a Cybersecurity Requirements Specification (CRS) aligned with ISA/IEC 62443.
The course focuses on the first phase of the IACS cybersecurity lifecycle and applies to both greenfield and brownfield systems.
Course Details
Course #: IC33
Dates: September 16–18
Length: 3 days
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CEUs: 2.1
Location: Microsoft, Houston, TX.
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Exam: One exam included with registration
Certificate Program
IC33 is the second course in the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program.
Successful completion of the course and exam earns the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Specialist
certificate.
Required Prerequisites
Successful completion of IC32 – Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems
Passing the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist exam
Who Should Take IC33
– Control systems engineers and managers
– System integrators
– IT engineers and managers in industrial facilities- Plant managers
– Plant safety and risk management personnel
Learning Objectives
– Identify and document the scope of the IACS under assessment
– Gather cybersecurity information required to perform assessments
– Identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities in products and system design
– Interpret Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) results
– Organize and facilitate cybersecurity risk assessments
– Identify and evaluate realistic threat scenarios
– Assess effectiveness of existing countermeasures
– Identify gaps in policies, procedures, and standards
– Establish security zones and conduits
– Develop a Cybersecurity Requirements Specification (CRS)
Topics Covered
– Preparing for an assessment and defining scope
– Security lifecycle concepts
– System and network architecture diagrams
– Asset inventory and cyber criticality assessment
– Cybersecurity vulnerability assessments (high-level, passive, active)
– Penetration testing concepts
– Cyber risk assessment methodology
– ISA/IEC 62443-2-1 alignment
– Zones and conduits modeling
– Risk identification, classification, and calculation
– Countermeasures and residual risk
– Documentation and reporting requirements
Hands-On Activities & Exercises
– High-level risk assessment using CSET
– Capturing Ethernet traffic
– Vulnerability scanning
– Penetration testing demonstrations
– Creating zone and conduit diagrams
– Developing a Cybersecurity Requirements Specification
Recommended Resources – Standards
ISA-62443-1-1-2007 – Terminology, Concepts, and Models
ISA-62443-2-1-2009 – Establishing an IACS Security Program
ANSI/ISA-62443-3-2-2020 – Security Risk Assessment for System Design
ANSI/ISA-62443-3-3-2013 – System Security Requirements and Security LevelsRecommended Resources – Books
Industrial Automation and Control System Security Principles, Second Edition by Ronald L. Krutz, PhD, PE
Recommended Additional Preparation
Familiarity with industrial networking concepts, cybersecurity fundamentals, and prior exposure to ISA standards will help students succeed in this fast-paced course.
