r/netsecstudents
156k members
r/netsecstudents is a subreddit with 156k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and ideas, and the community frequently discusses cybersecurity, security, learning, pentesting, and ctf, and they frequently recommend/review remote desktop software.
A place to share resources, ask questions, and help other students learn Network Security specialties of all kinds.
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Popular Themes in r/netsecstudents
#1
Advice Requests
: "Product security intern into bug bounty and CTFs. Roast my resume."
51 posts
#2
Ideas
: "Need any ideas to solve this."
7 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "How can I simulate SIM-swap attacks in a lab environment to test account takeover defenses?"
6 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "I am John Strand and I am teach Pay What You Can classes and free labs... Ask Me Anything."
3 posts
#5
Opportunities
: "Contribute to open source security projects to boost your career"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/netsecstudents
#1
Cybersecurity
: "Thinking about getting into Cybersecurity"
124 posts
#2
Security
: "Product Security intern into bug bounty and CTFs. Roast my resume."
58 posts
#3
Learning
: "Trying to make CCNA Learning more engaging for students"
33 posts
#4
Pentesting
: "How did you transition from CTFs to real-world Pentesting?"
23 posts
#5
Ctf
: "Looking for a Ctf / Hack Study Group to Learn & Practice Together"
16 posts
#6
Networking
: "Should I start in Networking if my goal is pentesting?"
16 posts
#7
Project
: "Looking for feedback on a student Project about honeypots & attack analysis"
14 posts
#8
Study
: "Looking for a CTF / Hack Study Group to Learn & Practice Together"
14 posts
#9
Cybersec
: "new student here"
14 posts
#10
Ai
: "Any good uncensored Ai tools or models out there? Looking for recommendations!"
14 posts
Products Discussed in r/netsecstudents
Remote Desktop Software
1 review
#1
ZOC
4.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/netsecstudents
Yearly
+20k members(14.6%)
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Last updated: June 15, 2026