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TUV COSP

TUV Certified OT Security Practitioner

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Exam fee

$600

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› Exam format

Written exam, 90 minutes, after multi-day course. Passing score: 60%.

› Recertification

Valid for 3 years. Recertification through proof of continuing education.

› NICE Framework work roles

The NIST NICE work-role IDs this cert maps to. NICCS lookup.

DD-WRL-009PD-WRL-004DD-WRL-001IO-WRL-006

Recognition

DACH

Exam languages

› Core domains covered

The 1 domain this cert is centrally about. Passing the exam demonstrates working knowledge of each.

A14OT/ICS Security

SCADA, PLC security, Purdue model, ICS-specific threats, IT/OT convergence, IEC 62443.

› Prerequisites

Experience

Attendance of the corresponding TÜV seminar. Basic knowledge in IT security recommended.

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