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GICSP

Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional

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GIAC's industrial control systems cert, bridging traditional IT security with operational technology such as SCADA systems and PLCs. Unusually, it is aimed jointly at IT security staff, OT engineers, and plant operators, reflecting how critical-infrastructure defense crosses those roles. Holders typically protect power grids, manufacturing, and similar environments.

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