CISA vs CRISC
Two certifications compared on what hiring companies write into their open postings: how often each is named, how often both are, what the roles naming each pay and where each is asked for.
Side by side
CISA and CRISC in 2,150 open postings
56 postings name both.
Typical salary of the postings naming each: CISA $157k–$315k/yr, CRISC $155k–$272k/yr.
Questions
CISA or CRISC?
Is the CISA or the CRISC asked for more often?
The CISA: 120 open security postings name it against 63 for the CRISC, and 56 name both.
Which pays more, the CISA or the CRISC?
Postings naming the CISA state a middle salary of $170k/yr, those naming the CRISC $169k/yr. Both are asked for most in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) postings, so the gap is small.
Which should I take first?
Both need verified years in the field first, so let the work you want decide. Employers often ask for both: 56 of the 63 postings naming the CRISC also name the CISA.
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