r/SecurityCareerAdvice is a subreddit with 118k members. The community frequently discusses looking, cybersecurity, struggling, security, and cyber, and they frequently recommend/review college recommendations and siem, and the most common flair used is question, discussion, other, and resume review.
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 Topics in r/SecurityCareerAdvice
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Looking
22 posts
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Cybersecurity
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#3
Struggling
14 posts
#4
Security
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Cyber
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Job
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Mentor
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Tired
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Degree
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Career
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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
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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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Last updated: October 14, 2026