Career Advice for Institutional Research Analyst with Cybersecurity Master's

The poster is based in the Greater Toronto Area, works in Institutional Research (data governance and reporting), and holds a BSc in Computer Science, a Graduate Certificate in AI, and is halfway through a Master’s in Cybersecurity. They are considering GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) for its stability and lower entry barrier, with an interest in pursuing the CISA certification. They seek advice on other cybersecurity fields, additional certifications, and whether their experience allows them to skip junior roles for intermediate positions.