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Entry-level roles often accept 0-2 years of experience with a foundational understanding of ISO 27001 or NIST, but ISO 27001 lead implementer/auditor and DPDP Act familiarity become important for mid-level roles and beyond, and some employers specifically favor law graduates with a data-privacy interest for DPDP-focused positions.
Yes, this is a common lateral move since technical security analysts already understand the controls being assessed; picking up ISO 27001 or SOC 2 framework knowledge and audit experience is usually the main gap to close.