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How to become a CISO
The realistic routes in, the skills and credentials that actually move the needle, and roughly how long it takes. It pays a median of $555,000 (US, indicative).
Routes in
Progression is by scope and evidenced impact, not tenure.
CISSP; often CISM/MBA for exec track
Skills that matter
- Risk, governance, compliance leadership · leadership
- Board-level security communication · leadership
Credentials that help
Credentials help with entry and specialisation; scope drives seniority.
- CISSP (ISC2) · $749
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Figures are indicative, in USD, and never a guarantee of an outcome.