PC Mag released their annual "Top 7 Paid IT Certifications" article in early April. It turns out that 4 of the top 5 highest paid IT certifications are security related, as was the case last year (in slightly different order).
Here's the breakdown:
5. CISA
4. CISSP
3. AWS Solutions Architect
2. CISM
1. CRISC
Interestingly, the article described the CISM certification (near and dear to my heart) in a way that I feel lends itself to fill the CISO position in a very effective way:
"Unlike the CISSP, the CISM certification is primarily focused on information security management. While you'll still be involved in designing and engineering security protocols, you'll be more involved in managing a company's security. This kind of position will give you access to lines of business outside of IT as you'll be required to work with other stakeholders to achieve the company's overall business goals while maintaining a secure state."
Something to consider when looking to hire or outsource the CISO position in your organization.
To read the full article, follow the link below:
http://www.pcmag.com/article/345434/the-7-highest-paying-it-certifications