Security Communities

FAQ

What are security communities?

Security communities are online groups for security professionals. Join one of these online communities to discuss the happenings in the security industry and learn best practices from your peers.

How many Security communities are listed on Hive Index?

Hive Index lists 9 Security communities on this page. Most listings with size data are large (44%) or huge (33%). We only have a handful of listings so far, so treat these numbers as directional.

Which platforms host the most security communities?

Skool (5), LinkedIn (2), and X / Twitter (1) are the most common here. Click a platform icon above the list to open a filtered view.

What features do these communities offer?

Live Chat is the most common (67%). Others that show up often include forum and courses. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.

Are there free security communities?

8 of 9 (89%) are free to join. The rest require payment, an application, or both.

Which security communities are most popular on Hive Index?

On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces Cyber Security Europe, Cyber Security Middle-East and Africa, UK Security, and Cyber Careers Community first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.

How does Hive Index collect and rank listings?

Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.

When was this list last updated?

This page was last updated 6/26/2026, based on the most recent change to the topic or its listings. We refresh entries when communities are submitted, claimed, or reviewed, and we update member counts, features, and traffic data on an ongoing basis.