GIAC GICSP : Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)

  • Exam Code: GICSP
  • Exam Name: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
  • Updated: Oct 14, 2026
  • Q & A: 100 Questions and Answers

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GIAC GICSP Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionWeightObjectives
Incident Response and Recovery20%- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
  • 1. Backup and Restoration Procedures
  • 2. Testing and Validation
  • 3. System Redundancy
- ICS Incident Response
  • 1. Incident Detection and Analysis
  • 2. Eradication and Recovery
  • 3. Containment Strategies
ICS Threats and Vulnerabilities25%- Common ICS Attack Vectors
  • 1. Malware targeting ICS
  • 2. Remote Access Vulnerabilities
  • 3. Supply Chain Attacks
- ICS-Specific Vulnerabilities
  • 1. Firmware Vulnerabilities
  • 2. Protocol Vulnerabilities
  • 3. Authentication Weaknesses
Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Fundamentals15%- ICS Communication Protocols
  • 1. EtherNet/IP
  • 2. PROFINET
  • 3. DNP3
  • 4. Modbus
  • 5. OPC
- ICS Architecture and Components
  • 1. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
  • 2. Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
  • 3. Human Machine Interface (HMI)
  • 4. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
ICS Network Security20%- Network Segmentation and Architecture
  • 1. Demilitarized Zones (DMZ)
  • 2. Zone and Conduit Model
  • 3. Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture
- Network Security Controls
  • 1. Network Monitoring and Anomaly Detection
  • 2. Firewalls and Access Control Lists
  • 3. Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems
ICS Risk Management and Assessment20%- Risk Assessment Methodologies
  • 1. IEC 62443 Standards
  • 2. Risk Assessment Frameworks
  • 3. NIST SP 800-82 Guidelines
- Security Controls Implementation
  • 1. Technical Controls
  • 2. Physical Controls
  • 3. Administrative Controls

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The official GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) outline defines 5 domains. The leading three are Incident Response and Recovery (20%), Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Fundamentals (15%), and ICS Threats and Vulnerabilities (25%). The full list is in the topics section above, and Prep4away's 100 practice questions cover each one.

The GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) exam requires 71% to pass, and registration costs $1,899 USD. A failed attempt means paying the same fee again — a readiness check with the Prep4away engines before booking is the cheaper option.

The GICSP exam is a GIAC certification exam validating the GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN). Candidates in 2026 keep up with it using Prep4away's 100 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.

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No mandatory prerequisites, but recommended to have 2+ years of ICS/security experience and GSEC or equivalent knowledge Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official GIAC exam page before scheduling.

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      GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) Sample Questions:

      Question #1

      Which level in the Purdue Reference Architecture is typically responsible for business planning and logistics?
      Response:

      • A. Level 3
      • B. Level 4
      • C. Level 1
      • D. Level 2
      Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

      Correct Answer: B  🗳️

      Question #2

      What type of attack could target the TCP/IP stack commonly used in ICS networks to disrupt communication?
      Response:

      • A. Denial-of-Service (DoS)
      • B. SQL injection
      • C. Buffer overflow
      • D. Cross-site scripting (XSS)
      Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

      Correct Answer: A  🗳️

      Question #3

      What is a major physical security concern unique to ICS environments?
      Response:

      • A. Lack of cloud computing capabilities
      • B. Network latency
      • C. Unauthorized access to control rooms or field devices
      • D. Wireless bandwidth limitations
      Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

      Correct Answer: C  🗳️

      Question #4

      Which device is typically found at Level 1 of the Purdue Reference Architecture?
      Response:

      • A. Database server
      • B. PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)
      • C. Firewall
      • D. Historian
      Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

      Correct Answer: B  🗳️

      Question #5

      What is the primary function of Level 0 devices in the Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture (PERA) for ICS?
      Response:

      • A. Controlling enterprise business processes
      • B. Managing human-machine interfaces (HMIs)
      • C. Securing the network perimeter
      • D. Collecting and transmitting data from physical processes
      Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

      Correct Answer: D  🗳️

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