On the IT Audit side, what is the best cert to get after CISA (excluding CPA- want to set realistic goals for myself). Is there another cert I could work on that would be helpful outside of pure audit

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Deff CISSP. Aiming for that after the CISA certification myself.

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Cissp

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CISSP

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CISSP is good for security minded folks. No replacement for CPA if you want to lean more in a business direction. PMP is fine for project management.

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Real shit though ( PwC calls it performing at next level)

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Thanks guys! Have some free time at the moment so I think I’ll look into this for sure

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Folks who studied for Cissp, what resources did you use/recommend?

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Although I see CSA becoming valuable as more companies move to cloud based solutions

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CSX as well.

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