Should I get a CISSP if I already have a MS in Cyber?

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Yes. Don’t mean to look down on your accomplishment, an MS is definitely a good credential. But honestly, I’ve seen many ppl that just have cyber certs with a BS that still make it as far as someone with an MS. So yes, get the CISSP. It’ll help more than an MS will in your career progression, IMO.

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CISSP is not that difficult and a huge HR checkbox for getting through first phases of recruitment processes

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For some it is. There is a lot of material to cover. Definitely worth pursuing if you want to step up your cybersecurity game.

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I have a strong technical background with a long history of security engineering roles. After much consideration I decided to take the CISM instead and quite frankly loved studying the material for it. It really takes you in-depth into the way that the technology melds with the business. It gave me new perspectives on the ways I should position my points of view or paths to consider when exploring a business risk, and also helped stitch together learnings from old epiphanies to build a holistic picture in my head. This was ultimately the path I wanted to move towards so I’m glad for the decision I took.

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I have a CISM as well and I think it just a much easier exam than the CISSP.

Yes, should be a lot easier for you to pass the test too

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Definitely if you have a technical role.

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