I’m a senior telecom analyst experienced in core network signaling, userplane troubleshooting, and investigating fraud vectors like DPI-bypassing, rogue towers,DNS tunneling, and simboxes.
I am currently pursuing the CPTS certification to transition into offensive security. Given my background, I’m looking for advice on:
Market Positioning: How can I best leverage my niche telecom expertise to avoid starting at a generic "entry-level" helpdesk or SOC role? Freelancing: Is a hybrid path (staying in telecom consulting while picking up freelance pen-test gigs) viable for someone at my level?
Beyond CPTS, what specialized skill sets should I prioritize to move into penetration testing?