Hey. How much of a roadblock would it be if I decided to bypass the CISA (don’t feel up to it) while applying for jobs. I have a masters in information systems and 2 years of experience at Big 4 doing it audit/GRC etc?
With this background what level should I be applying to in industry?

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Not super necessary - if you want to break into cyber or another IT field, going for your CISSP may be the move. You can jump to IA/IT IA, cybersecurity position, standard IT ops positions, etc in Industry with your experience, probably at a Senior level

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You mean taking the exam, or jumping to a different IT position? For both, the answer is yes haha, the experience is not required

Is your plan to stay in IT audit? If so, CISA will be pretty important. It’s the base level cert for credibility in the field.

You can still get a job if you don’t have it. But the higher the chain you go up, the more you’ll need to have that credential.

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You’re likely looking at senior roles or experienced associate roles. So it’s not a huge deal if you don’t have it right now. Once you’re up for manager, you’ll likely need it.

Cisa is a joke

But HR people care

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Someone in high school could pass the CISA. If you don’t have it, I assume you don’t care that much about your career.

and by this message i assume you’re a loser. happy Monday.

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Cisa is very easy. PM me if you want assistance, I can help u clear it within a week guarantee

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