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r/SecurityCareerAdvice is a subreddit with 77k members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is large in size, and has high activity.
Like CSCareerQuestions, only cooler. This is a place to connect those seeking to learn with those who have walked the path before. Ask your questions about cybersecurity careers here, and mentors can choose to answer as they have time.
Ask. Mentor. Grow.
Popular Themes in r/SecurityCareerAdvice
#1
Advice Requests
: "SKILLS PAY DA BILLS - Cybersecurity Hiring Insights (2025)"
64 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "I was laid off my cyber security job since late January. 300+ Applications. No Offers"
8 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Need suggestions on cybersecurity projects."
1 post
#4
Money Talk
: "What increase in raises are you asking for this year?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/SecurityCareerAdvice
#1
Cybersecurity
: "Fired from my job as a Cybersecurity Analyst"
138 posts
#2
Career
: "What's the one skill you wish you'd focused on earlier to boost your security Career?"
89 posts
#3
Job
: "Fired from my Job as a Cybersecurity Analyst"
45 posts
#4
Advice
: "Need Career Advice | struggling to find a job after layoff"
21 posts
#5
Certifications
: "What are some of the best beginner Certifications?"
17 posts
#6
It
: "Can’t even find an It job"
15 posts
#7
Switch
: "Switch from system administration into cybersecurity"
14 posts
#8
Education
: "Company giving 10k for Education. What online accredited programs would you recommend?"
10 posts
#9
Certification
: "Is a google Certification in Cybersecurity worth it."
10 posts
#10
Experience
: "Just got my 7th ‘entry-level rejection for needing 3 years of Experience and a CISSP. Im 22."
9 posts
Member Growth in r/SecurityCareerAdvice
Yearly
+37k members(94.3%)
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