r/AskNetsec
256k members
r/AskNetsec is a subreddit with 256k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses security, struggling, job, hard time, and worst, and they frequently recommend/review password manager, siem, and registrar.
Dedicated to those passionate about security.
Popular Themes in r/AskNetsec
#1
Solution Requests
: "Looking for EASM recommendations. What's everyone using these days?"
12 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "How to prevent employees from submitting credentials to AI tools like ChatGPT?"
5 posts
Popular Topics in r/AskNetsec
#1
Security
: "how do you collaborate with teams without worrying about data Security?"
42 posts
#2
Struggling
8 posts
#3
Job
5 posts
#4
Hard Time
4 posts
#5
Worst
4 posts
#6
Websites
3 posts
#7
Vulnerability
3 posts
#8
Networking
: "Complete Roadmap Needed: Networking, Privacy, Anonymity, VPNs, Tor, Tracking, Fingerprinting & Internet Communications (Beginner → Advanced)"
3 posts
#9
Privacy
: "Complete Roadmap Needed: Networking, Privacy, Anonymity, VPNs, Tor, Tracking, Fingerprinting & Internet Communications (Beginner → Advanced)"
3 posts
#10
Web
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/AskNetsec
Password Manager
21 reviews
#1
Bitwarden
4.5★ from 10 reviews
#2
Keeper
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
1Password
4.0★ from 3 reviews
Siem
20 reviews
#1
LogRhythm
4.3★ from 4 reviews
#2
AlienVault
3.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Security Onion
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Registrar
12 reviews
#1
namecheap
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
PorkBun
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
Dnsimple
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/AskNetsec
#1
Analysis
: "How to prevent employees from submitting credentials to AI tools like ChatGPT?"
24 posts
#2
Other
: "Are traditional simulation tools less effective now that attackers are using AI?"
17 posts
#3
Concepts
: "What is the current best practice to keep my wired SOHO network secure?"
10 posts
#4
Education
: "How do you effectively solve PortSwigger Labs?"
9 posts
#5
Threats
: "I discovered an ongoing security issue, how do i best inform people?"
8 posts
#6
Compliance
: "Looking for EASM recommendations. What's everyone using these days?"
6 posts
#7
Work
: "Have you used Wiz or RapidFort for software attack surface management?"
5 posts
#8
Architecture
: "Is there even a best AI agent security platform or are we all just guessing right now?"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/AskNetsec
Yearly
+31k members(13.6%)
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Last updated: July 2, 2026