512 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 17 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (95%).
r/SecurityCareerAdvice Traffic & Engagement r/SecurityCareerAdvice Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/SecurityCareerAdvice Most Active Times When r/SecurityCareerAdvice Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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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 | 348 (68.0%) | 3 |
| Discussion | 117 (22.9%) | 4 |
| Resume Review | 24 (4.7%) | 5 |
| Other | 23 (4.5%) | 5 |
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 | 128 (25.0%) | 6 | 9 |
| security | 87 (17.0%) | 4 | 6 |
| career | 69 (13.5%) | 2 | 5 |
| advice | 59 (11.5%) | 2 | 5 |
| soc | 50 (9.8%) | 2 | 5 |
| cyber | 42 (8.2%) | 8 | 14 |
| analyst | 34 (6.6%) | 4 | 8 |
| looking | 33 (6.5%) | 2 | 4 |
| year | 33 (6.5%) | 5 | 6 |
| job | 32 (6.3%) | 6 | 8 |
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.
Please stop getting a Bachelor's in Cyber
Am I spending too much on my 14-year-old son’s cybersecurity interest, especially with AI changing the field?
From nursing to IT/cybersecurity
14-week cybersecurity university course open to anyone worldwide
My path to a $140k cybersecurity offer in about 3 years through RMF and security assessments
What cybersecurity skill took you the longest to actually understand?
Bachelor’s + Master’s in Cybersecurity, multiple CompTIA certs, and a cyber internship — still can’t get a job. What am I doing wrong?
Somehow now I am a SOC Analyst
How do security teams even know they’re talking to the right person anymore when voice and video can be faked?
Non-IT background → Cybersecurity GRC: Is it realistic to become job-ready by April/May 2027?
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 Thursdays around 12 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 17 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 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/SecurityCareerAdvice get most?
On r/SecurityCareerAdvice, most posts are text posts (95%)