Currently working in security compliance and have a CISA. Thinking of moving into tech risk management. What skills or background do I need to pivot over?

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Why on earth would you want to do that

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Get a cism and cissp to make yourself marketable

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CISSP will flag you as cyber. CISM is a bit more open

Understanding of IT General Controls.

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Lol technology risk management is just it auditing. You're good with a CISA

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