Can i learn SecOps after ITSM or Do i need to complete CMDB?
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‎09-22-2026 11:10 AM
I have 5 years of IT experience I haven't worked on service now,
But i want to shift my career plan to service now, I have covered ITSM(CSA) topics & started giving interviews
But the expectation was not only ITSM when i say 3years experience on service now.
Interviewers are expecting any other Module HRSD/CMDB/SecOps
what's the best module to go next and easy to learn any suggestions🙂
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‎09-22-2026 08:23 PM
Hi @kilaribhanu
All three mentioned modules are very demanding.
If you interested on security part - Go with SecOps
- Go For SecOps Fundamental course :Security Operations (SecOps) Fundamentals
- Once You are ready - go For mainline exam: Certified implementation specialist – security incident response(CIS-SIR)
Else
Go for CMDB
- Go Through Fundamental Courses:
Configuration Management Database (CMDB) Fundamentals On Demand
Common Service Data Model (CSDM) Fundamentals
.Introduction to CMDB Workspace
- Then go for Mainline exam CIS-DF
Regards
Tanushree Maiti
ServiceNow Technical Architect
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanushreemaiti
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‎09-22-2026 09:14 PM
Hi @kilaribhanu
In general I think it’s based on your preference according to what you would like to work with. When that is set… CSDM DF is in general good to have a provide s great fundamental understanding on the CMDB in general.
If my answer has helped with your question, please mark my answer as the accepted solution and give a thumbs up.
Best regards
Anders
Rising star 2024
MVP 2025
linkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersskovbjerg/
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‎09-23-2026 12:39 AM
Hi @kilaribhanu
Being a SN trainer I can feel the pain. As I said to my students, SN is getting bigger, wider and deeper and the market is changing so fast and company looking for resources who has at least 2-3 modules experience.
So ITSM will not work alone here, you need to build the portfolio, you can go any direction like SecOps you said or you can pick GRC , SAM , CRM etcs but make sure what you pick you get the understanding, now learning course are free of cost do the learning and do labs, spend time on community and see what other are asking in same domain that will give you practical examples.
So move forward and smash it. Good luck.
Regards
Dr Atul G. - Learn N Grow Together ServiceNow Techno - Functional Trainer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dratulgrover
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnNGrowTogetherwithAtulG
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‎09-23-2026 12:40 AM
Also to add CMDB is based for all course as SN say one platform one data model, so along with specific products you should learn CMdB and CSDM get the understanding which helps you understand the model of data.
Regards
Dr Atul G. - Learn N Grow Together ServiceNow Techno - Functional Trainer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dratulgrover
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnNGrowTogetherwithAtulG
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