r/SecurityCareerAdvice is a subreddit with 116k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and opportunities, and the community frequently discusses cybersecurity, looking, career, struggling, and security, and they frequently recommend/review college recommendations and siem.
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.
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Popular Themes in r/SecurityCareerAdvice
#1
Advice Requests
: "My path to a $140k cybersecurity offer in about 3 years through RMF and security assessments"
42 posts
#2
Opportunities
: "From Front End Dev to AppSec"
3 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "How to safely chain a new Wi-Fi 7 router (TP-Link BE9300) to an old, vulnerable ISP gateway"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/SecurityCareerAdvice
#1
Cybersecurity
: "My path to a $140k Cybersecurity offer in about 3 years through RMF and security assessments"
45 posts
#2
Looking
22 posts
#3
Career
: "Title: Changing Careers into Cybersecurity at 43 with zero IT experience. Am I being realistic?"
15 posts
#4
Struggling
14 posts
#5
Security
: "My path to a $140k cyberSecurity offer in about 3 years through RMF and Security assessments"
12 posts
#6
Advice
: "Resume Advice - Entry Level/Junior SOC Analyst"
10 posts
#7
Cyber
: "My path to a $140k Cybersecurity offer in about 3 years through RMF and security assessments"
9 posts
#8
Soc
: "3+ Years in Application Support – How Can I Move Into Cybersecurity/Soc?"
7 posts
#9
Job
6 posts
#10
Mentor
5 posts
Products Discussed in r/SecurityCareerAdvice
College Recommendations
3 reviews
#1
Rasmussen College
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Florida Institute of Technology
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
WGU
4.0★ from 1 review
Siem
1 review
#1
Microsoft Azure
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/SecurityCareerAdvice
#1
Question
: "What projects to aim for?"
67 posts
#2
Discussion
: "My path to a $140k cybersecurity offer in about 3 years through RMF and security assessments"
18 posts
#3
Resume Review
: "Over 750 applications and barely any interviews — what am I doing wrong?"
4 posts
#4
Other
: "Title: Can I move from my current Network Security role into Cybersecurity/SOC/VAPT after 1 year?"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/SecurityCareerAdvice
Yearly
+33k members(39.0%)
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Last updated: September 22, 2026