Hi all - Trying to pivot into Cybersecurity/Infosec after 7 + years of experience in Network Engineering. No security related certifications. I have enough work experience in network security to match 60-70% of job requirements for infosec positions. Capable to get CEH/OSCP certifications in a few months, but want to wait until I get my foot into the door before investing 2-3K on these certs. Any advice for me will be greatly appreciated.

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Just apply. Apply everywhere and anywhere you think you meet at least 50% of the requirements. It's not up to you to say "no", it's up to them. If they say "no", find out why, improve, an try again. It's good practice to go on interviews once a year, even if you're happy at your current place, just to see where the industry is going and what they're looking for. Also, experience usually pulls more weight than certificates, unless they need a vender specific cert. Plus, if they take you on, they may have a certification reimbursement program.

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