Looking for some possible certification advice

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Not sure where else to post this, so figured I’d try here.

I’m mentioned previously that I work for an IT VAR. This past June, I hit 20 years. The past couple of years have been a bit bumpy, and have me considering other options. Last year, to better market myself, I obtained the CISSP certificate. I’m looking to take another certificate this year. I’m debating between CISA (Certified Information Security Auditor) or CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional). I’m leaning more towards the CISA, since I see myself leaning more towards cybersecurity work versus being a “doer” at this point in my career. Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts.

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Personally, I would go for CISA, but I love security.

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CISA is where I’ve been leaning. Already having the CISSP, I’m not sure how much additional marketability CCSP will give me.

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From my point of view, either CISA or CCSP are the cherry on top of that CISSP that you already have. Recruiters at my org mainly look for that CISSP cert. You should be quite marketable already.

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I have never done any certifications, I have proven myself on my skills, but I understand the US market is very different to Germany.

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I would have thought so, but apparently there are too many people out there with CISSP. Every job posting I have seen would require me to take between a 10k and 20k pay cut.

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I work for a VAR, so we are required by vendors to have certifications. It also helps our marketability. This is part of the reason I’m looking at vendor agnostic certifications.

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