r/Infosec
42k members
r/Infosec is a subreddit with 42k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses security, privacy, risk, compliance, and cybersecurity.
Information security (InfoSec) is the practice of protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. It encompasses a broad range of measures, both physical and digital, designed to safeguard information and information systems. The core principles of information security are confidentiality, integrity, and availability (the CIA triad).
Popular Themes in r/Infosec
#1
Solution Requests
: "We’re moving off Vulcan post-buyout, what’s the best alternative?"
8 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Looking for feedback - ai discovery and usage"
4 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "Cybersecurity trainers or training partners wanted"
4 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "why are hardcoded credentials still showing up in prod in 2026, this feels like a solved problem that isn't solved"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Infosec
#1
Security
2 posts
#2
Privacy
1 post
#3
Risk
1 post
#4
Compliance
1 post
#5
Cybersecurity
1 post
#6
Infosec
1 post
Member Growth in r/Infosec
Yearly
+10k members(30.5%)
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Last updated: November 5, 2026