611 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 20 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Saturdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (83%).
r/SecurityCareerAdvice Traffic & Engagement r/SecurityCareerAdvice Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/SecurityCareerAdvice Most Active Times When r/SecurityCareerAdvice Is Most Active
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r/SecurityCareerAdvice Flair Performance r/SecurityCareerAdvice Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 300 (69.0%) | 2 |
| Discussion | 92 (21.1%) | 6 |
| Other | 28 (6.4%) | 4 |
| Resume Review | 15 (3.4%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/SecurityCareerAdvice Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/SecurityCareerAdvice
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| cybersecurity | 175 (28.6%) | 4 | 6 |
| security | 125 (20.5%) | 2 | 4 |
| advice | 96 (15.7%) | 2 | 4 |
| career | 74 (12.1%) | 2 | 4 |
| cyber | 61 (10.0%) | 2 | 6 |
| job | 58 (9.5%) | 5 | 7 |
| need | 55 (9.0%) | 2 | 4 |
| looking | 41 (6.7%) | 1 | 3 |
| role | 30 (4.9%) | 2 | 4 |
| soc | 29 (4.8%) | 4 | 7 |
r/SecurityCareerAdvice Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/SecurityCareerAdvice
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/SecurityCareerAdvice Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/SecurityCareerAdvice
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Cybersecurity Job Market Is Insane , I Think I’m Ready to Pivot
UPDATE: I got an offer for a Jr. Cybersecurity analyst position
A tip to get your foot in the door EASILY. You are welcome. :)
What's the reality of working in cyber security?
Am I being unreasonable by asking for a $45,000 raise?
34, IT Manager thinking about switching to cybersecurity, is it realistic?
Losing interest in Cyber
Kinda cooked at my Security Internship
Cybersecurity resume keywords, measured across 212 job postings
What do employers actually value most for entry-level cybersecurity roles?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity Job Market Is Insane , I Think I’m Ready to Pivot | 171 | 72 | text | Aug 20 |
| UPDATE: I got an offer for a Jr. Cybersecurity analyst position | 78 | 22 | text | Aug 19 |
| A tip to get your foot in the door EASILY. You are welcome. :) | 49 | 21 | text | Aug 23 |
| What's the reality of working in cyber security? | 39 | 44 | text | Aug 14 |
| Am I being unreasonable by asking for a $45,000 raise? | 35 | 98 | text | Aug 14 |
| 34, IT Manager thinking about switching to cybersecurity, is it realistic? | 30 | 38 | text | Aug 12 |
| Losing interest in Cyber | 24 | 24 | text | Aug 24 |
| Kinda cooked at my Security Internship | 23 | 8 | text | Aug 18 |
| Cybersecurity resume keywords, measured across 212 job postings | 21 | 1 | text | Aug 29 |
| What do employers actually value most for entry-level cybersecurity roles? | 21 | 27 | text | Aug 1 |
r/SecurityCareerAdvice Audience Overlap r/SecurityCareerAdvice Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/SecurityCareerAdvice FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/SecurityCareerAdvice
What's the best time to post on r/SecurityCareerAdvice?
Based on posting volume, r/SecurityCareerAdvice is most active on Saturdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/SecurityCareerAdvice?
r/SecurityCareerAdvice averages 20 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/SecurityCareerAdvice get?
Posts on r/SecurityCareerAdvice average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/SecurityCareerAdvice get most?
On r/SecurityCareerAdvice, most posts are text posts (83%)