r/SecurityCareerAdvice is a subreddit with 109k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, 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
: "Need a proper roadmap for Cyber Security → Cloud Security (Final Year Student)"
14 posts
Popular Topics in r/SecurityCareerAdvice
#1
Looking
22 posts
#2
Struggling
14 posts
#3
Cybersecurity
14 posts
#4
Security
10 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
Job Posting
: "Title: Is BTL1 worth €480 without SOC experience? (Belgium)"
1 post
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Yearly
+33k members(44.1%)
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Last updated: July 22, 2026