CISM
CISM
Certified Information Security Manager
ISACA
Management-oriented certification emphasizing governance, program development, risk management, and incident oversight.
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Privacy & Data Protection
Implements GDPR-style obligations, DPIAs, and data governance.
Roles in this job family
Data Protection Officer
SeniorAdvises on lawful processing, breaches, and regulator liaison.
Privacy Analyst
Mid-levelRuns DPIAs, records of processing, and vendor assessments.
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