Chennai—ISACA’s Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) credentials have been named two of the highest-paying IT certifications in the latest Foote Partners’ IT Skills and Certifications Pay IndexTM (ITSCPI). The recognition shows that employers are investing in professionals with specific IT skill sets that demonstrate the knowledge and expertise to address current and emerging challenges such as cloud computing and big data.

ISACA, a nonprofit association of more than 100,000 IT governance professionals in 180 countries, advances and attests IT skills and knowledge through four certifications:  Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); (CISM); Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) and CRISC.

“ISACA’s certification programs help Indian IT professionals demonstrate to their employers their abilities to help the enterprise improve trust in, and value from, information systems,” said Mr. Sunil Bakshi, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, member of ISACA’s CRISC Certification Committee and a consultant based in Pune. “The certifications give an assurance to employers that the candidate who they are recruiting will possess strong security management or risk management skills and experience.”

He added, “As the Foote Partners’ report indicates, professionals who hold the CISM or CRISC certifications are earning especially high premiums for their efforts and are strongly valued for their contributions to the overall enterprise.”