r/Cybersecurity101 is a subreddit with 61k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses cybersecurity, security, cyber, hacking, and ai.
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
: "Before learning ethical hacking tools, build these four foundations"
45 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "My IT Security Director told me to skip Security+ and get CCNA instead. Is he right?"
9 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Starting in cybersecurity with no IT background is difficult"
2 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Need ideas"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Cybersecurity101
#1
Cybersecurity
: "Types Of Cybersecurity Attacks."
61 posts
#2
Security
: "My IT Security Director told me to skip Security+ and get CCNA instead. Is he right?"
25 posts
#3
Cyber
: "What should I expect from hands-on Cyber security training?"
9 posts
#4
Hacking
: "Before learning ethical Hacking tools, build these four foundations"
8 posts
#5
Ai
7 posts
#6
Training
: "Looking for phishing awareness Training for a small team, what actually works?"
4 posts
#7
Beginner
: "A Beginner has 30 days to start learning cybersecurity. What should they focus on?"
4 posts
#8
Roadmap
3 posts
#9
Pathway
3 posts
#10
Penetration Testing
: "SOC or Pentesting: Should I specialize in one, or learn both?"
3 posts
Flair Used in r/Cybersecurity101
#1
Security
: "Types Of CyberSecurity Attacks."
31 posts
#2
Mobile / Personal Device
: "Cyber security roadmap"
4 posts
#3
Privacy
: "Necessary to Cover Macbook Camera?"
4 posts
#4
Online Service
: "Trying to make my P2P chat app fully anonymous — need help adding Tor/I2P support"
2 posts
#5
Home Network
: "Better alternative to nmap?"
1 post
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Last updated: July 25, 2026