r/Cybersecurity101 is a subreddit with 68k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses cybersecurity, security, career, advice, and learning.
A community for beginners and enthusiasts to learn the basics of cybersecurity. Ask questions, share tips, discuss best practices, and stay updated with the latest news on staying safe online.
Popular Themes in r/Cybersecurity101
#1
Advice Requests
: "What cybersecurity skill took you the longest to understand?"
19 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "telegram accounts being hacked strange ways. need help"
1 post
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Samsung A24 charging glitch: Is it technically possible for a hacker on my Wi-Fi to block my phone from charging?"
1 post
#4
Ideas
: "I was incredibly careless, and I need guidance on how to detect the scale of the problem & I’ll take any Ideas on how to go about starting solving it/them. (Potential Fairly Paid Gig Opportunity Incl.)"
1 post
#5
Opportunities
: "GSU CIS Cybersecurity Student Seeking Career Guidance & Opportunities"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Cybersecurity101
#1
Cybersecurity
: "Top 10 Cybersecurity Threats Businesses Face in 2026"
21 posts
#2
Security
: "For cyberSecurity engineering *seeking advice *"
11 posts
#3
Career
: "How has AI changed your view of a cyber security Career?"
6 posts
#4
Advice
: "How to know if Cyber Security is right for you! SIMPLE Advice"
5 posts
#5
Learning
: "Hello! Is having a laptop/PC strictly necessary to start Learning basic pentesting concepts, or can someone initially begin reading and Learning using a tablet/mobile?"
4 posts
#6
Hacking
: "Samsung A24 charging glitch: Is it technically possible for a hacker on my Wi-Fi to block my phone from charging?"
3 posts
#7
Ai
: "How has Ai changed your view of a cyber security career?"
3 posts
#8
Student
: "GSU CIS Cybersecurity Student Seeking Career Guidance & Opportunities"
2 posts
#9
Project
: "Voy comenzando en esto, y me gustaría aprender apoyando un proyecto ya en marcha"
2 posts
#10
Starting
: "Voy comenzando en esto, y me gustaría aprender apoyando un proyecto ya en marcha"
2 posts
Flair Used in r/Cybersecurity101
#1
Security
: "How to build my own SIEM dashboard as a project? Looking for YouTube resources"
12 posts
#2
Mobile / Personal Device
: "SOC analyst PC"
4 posts
#3
Online Service
: "If you could choose only 3 security controls to protect an entire company, what would you choose?"
1 post
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Last updated: September 23, 2026