IT professionals who obtained ISACA’s information security managers certification (CISM) are in a better position to deal with the growing emphasis on business needs over technology. The survey of more than 1,400 CISMs in 83 countries was conducted by ISACA, the IT security governance organization that administers the certification. Participants indicated they work in such sectors as banking and financial services, consulting, technology, government and healthcare. CISM is the second-highest paid certification with an average salary of $115,720 a year.”]