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| Cert name | Target job title | Level | Prerequisites | Study notes | Recent updates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CISSP ISC2 | Security Manager / Security Architect (CISO track) | Advanced | 5 years of paid work in 2+ of the 8 domains (one year can be waived). Pass without it and you become an Associate of ISC2. | CISSP Notes | The experience-waiver list was cut from about 50 to 25 credentials on 1 April 2026 (CEH, CISA, CRISC and OSCP removed). |
| CISM ISACA | Information Security Manager | Advanced | 5 years in information security, including 3 in security management. | Coming Soon | New exam content outline from 3 November 2026, adding enterprise and information security architecture. |
| AAISM ISACA | AI Security Manager | Advanced | Active CISM or CISSP. | Coming Soon | Part of ISACA's 2025–2026 AI credential line-up; gated behind an active CISM or CISSP. |
| GSLC GIAC | Security Leader / Security Manager | Advanced | None formal. SANS LDR512 is the aligned course. | Coming Soon | Covers security program management, risk and team leadership. Renewal every 4 years. |
| CCSP ISC2 | Cloud Security Architect / Cloud Security Manager | Advanced | 5 years in IT, including 3 in security and 1 in a CCSP domain. An active CISSP substitutes the whole requirement. | Coming Soon | New exam outline from 1 August 2026 folds AI/ML security into all six domains; adaptive (CAT) format since October 2025. |
| CCISO EC-Council | CISO / Security Executive | Expert | 5 years in each of 3 of the 5 CCISO domains (training can reduce this); eligibility application required. | Coming Soon | Executive-level program focused on governance, risk, strategy and finance rather than hands-on skills. |
| CGEIT ISACA | IT Governance Director | Expert | 5 years managing or advising on enterprise IT governance. | Coming Soon | Board- and executive-level governance credential; qualifies for ISACA's AAIR. |
| ISSMP ISC2 | Security Program Manager | Expert | Active CISSP plus 2 years of security management experience. | Coming Soon | CISSP concentration focused on leading and governing a security program. |
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