SICC Review Course
Take the Course That Helps You Prepare to Earn Your SICC Credential!
Build your test-day confidence and prepare to earn the Security Industry Cybersecurity Certification (SICC) with the new SICC Review Course!
The SICC Review Course is designed to help prepare you for the certification exam using proven instructional design techniques and interactive learning tools. This comprehensive, 12-hour course covers key concepts and skills that directly correspond with the 10 knowledge domains outlined on the SICC exam blueprint.
What to Expect
While this course is not intended to “teach to the test” and does not guarantee success on the certification exam, this course does cover essential aspects of the SICC competency framework.
Take this course to:
- Learn key concepts, terms and principles that relate to cybersecurity for physical security systems and devices
- Increase your understanding of the SICC Exam Blueprint, including domains and subdomains
- Identify areas of improvement and assess your readiness to take the SICC exam
- Prepare a study plan and discuss test-taking best practices
During the course, our experienced instructors will guide you through an in-depth review of the key knowledge domains and subdomains of the SICC exam, discuss exam preparation strategies and provide direct feedback on any questions.
Participants are provided with a SICC Review Course Participant Guide (PG) that includes:
- Domain-specific knowledge
- Key reference material
- Study plan worksheet
- Glossary of terms and definitions
- Expectations on the SICC test taking experience
Pricing and Registration
Course Registration Fees: $595 for employees of SIA member companies; $795 for non-members
Take the Next Step: Apply for Your Certification
Show that you have the cybersecurity knowledge and skill set necessary for today's networked physical security systems
NEXT COURSE:
May 15, 2024, at PSA TEC
Pricing and Registration
Course Registration Fees: $595 for employees of SIA member companies; $795 for non-members
Prepare for the SICC on Your Own:
Introducing the SICC Self-Study Package
For those who prefer to self-study at their own pace, we offer both the SICC Review Course Participant Guide and SICC Practice Exam for purchase as part of our self-study package.
The SICC Review Course Participant Guide provides a comprehensive overview of the competency areas covered with the 10 domains of the SICC exam along with reference material, glossary of terms and definitions, and study plan worksheet.
The SICC Practice Exam includes two 40-question exam forms and provides immediate results and feedback.
SICC Self-Study Package Pricing: $395 for employees of SIA member companies; $595 for non-members.
Additional Learning Programs
SIA also recommends viewing SIAcademy LIVE! Cybersecurity for Physical Security Professionals. This on-demand, recorded course features extensive content on cybersecurity and is an ideal complement to the SICC Review Course, Participant Guide and Practice Exam.
Upcoming SICC Review Courses
| Course | Date | Time | Location | Instructor | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SICC Review Course @ PSA TEC | May 15, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (CDT) | In Person (Dallas, Texas) | TBA | REGISTER |
| SICC Review Course | Sept. 16-18, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. EDT | Virtual | TBA | REGISTER |
| SICC Review Course @ ISC East | Nov. 19, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST) | In Person (Javits Center, New York City) | TBA | REGISTER |
"The new SICC was born out of the recognition that the security of installed systems depends on the knowledge and qualifications of those who install and configure them. This certification is an important step in the provisioning of cyber-secure systems."
– Ray Coulombe, managing director, Security Specifiers
"The daily news underscores the critical importance of cybersecurity awareness, hygiene and training. This new cyber certification program specifically and proactively addresses those important concerns with a cyber certification designed especially for our security industry. PSA is proud to be an active co-contributor to this program."
– Ric McCullough, president, PSA Security Network
"The SICC provides a means for workers in the industry to demonstrate an understanding of cybersecurity and how it applies to the systems that they install and service. It also provides a solid foundation to build upon as changes occur in cybersecurity in the future."
– Chris Peckham, chair, SIA Learning and Development Committee; director of operations, Ollivier Corporation
"Integrators and vendors that possess certifications like the SICC demonstrate that they have the cybersecurity skills/knowledge on physical security systems, which provides clear advantage over others during the selection process of a competitive bid."
– Michael Bendis, associate partner, Syska Hennessy Group
"The SICC was a challenging examination of my knowledge and expertise in security system design, installation and configuration. This credential will become a ‘must have’ for integrators and is likely to become a requirement for installation of networked security system by specifiers."
– Don Kwietniak, SICC, manager of IT services, Securitronics
“We will be making the SICC certification part of our essential staff training to ensure everyone in our organization has the skills and knowledge they need to face changing cybersecurity challenges and build innovative, secure solutions for our customers.”
– Courtney Gibson, SICC, chief technology officer and chief information security officer, BioConnect
“The SICC helps drive our industry forward and helps us demonstrate to customers that we are aware of cyber risks and deploy systems in a secure manner.”
– Jim Cooper, SICC, vice president of technology, Integrated Security and Communications
“The SICC is supposed to bridge physical security and cybersecurity along with project management and application engineering into one competency, and it clearly does. It will help integrators set their application engineers up for success!”
– Rich Campbell, SICC, systems engineer, RFI
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