Hello all,
I currently hold two CompTIA certifications: Security+ and CASP. I am looking to get more into the offensive side of cybersecurity. I will be leaving the military shortly and am currently job searching. Does anyone have any advice on what certifications would be best for a beginner penetration tester? I have been looking into EC Council but the price is outrageous for C|EH. Are the HTB certifications respected by employers? I want to gain knowledge and not just hold a certification that I studied a month for and will data dump all of the information shortly after. What are some good ways to get your foot in the door for a penetration tester job? Would I be better off getting an analyst job in the meantime? If anyone on here is currently working in the cybersecurity field, some advice would be greatly appreciated.