r/SecurityCareerAdvice is a subreddit with 118k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and ideas, and the community frequently discusses looking, struggling, cybersecurity, 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
: "Junior aspiring to become a SOC Analyst — Where should I start with hands-on labs?"
16 posts
#2
Ideas
: "Looking to Collaborate on Cybersecurity Projects"
1 post
#3
Opportunities
: "Looking for better opportunity (IAM)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/SecurityCareerAdvice
#1
Looking
22 posts
#2
Struggling
14 posts
#3
Cybersecurity
14 posts
#4
Security
9 posts
#5
Cyber
6 posts
#6
Job
6 posts
#7
Mentor
5 posts
#8
Tired
3 posts
#9
Degree
3 posts
#10
Career
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
: "Junior aspiring to become a SOC Analyst — Where should I start with hands-on labs?"
56 posts
#2
Discussion
: "Looking to Collaborate on Cybersecurity Projects"
15 posts
#3
Other
: "21, college dropout, burned out from pentesting job, and now worried I chose the wrong path because of AI. Need advice?"
11 posts
#4
Resume Review
: "Looking for my first cybersecurity job in India 🇮🇳 | SOC Analyst | Junior Cybersecurity Analyst | Open to Referrals & Advice"
7 posts
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+32k members(36.7%)
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Last updated: October 14, 2026