r/SecurityCareerAdvice is a subreddit with 116k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses cybersecurity, looking, struggling, security, and cyber, 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
: "CyberSec job market - should we be worried about the future?"
37 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Need help for Homelab setup"
3 posts
#3
Opportunities
: "GSU CIS Cybersecurity Student Seeking Career Guidance & Opportunities"
3 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "I am struggling unemployed with Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate and currently studying with Security+"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/SecurityCareerAdvice
#1
Cybersecurity
: "3+ Years in Application Support – How Can I Move Into Cybersecurity/SOC?"
23 posts
#2
Looking
22 posts
#3
Struggling
14 posts
#4
Security
: "My path to a $140k cyberSecurity offer in about 3 years through RMF and Security assessments"
12 posts
#5
Cyber
: "Cyber Career"
9 posts
#6
Career
: "Cyber Career"
9 posts
#7
Job
6 posts
#8
Mentor
5 posts
#9
Tired
3 posts
#10
Degree
3 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
: "CyberSec job market - should we be worried about the future?"
63 posts
#2
Discussion
: "Project ideas for a Security Software Engineer interview?"
23 posts
#3
Resume Review
: "Over 750 applications and barely any interviews — what am I doing wrong?"
5 posts
#4
Other
: "Fortune One Company interview this week in CS. Wish me luck!"
2 posts
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+33k members(39.2%)
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Last updated: September 18, 2026