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Netsec Explained (@netsecexplained) is a network security channel with about 16,800 subscribers and a median of roughly 2,900 views per video. The channel publishes long-form tutorials on pentesting, exploit development, SQL injection and Burp Suite, at about one video every two to three months. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $60 to $100 per video, and the channel shows no brand deals.

Why brands book Netsec

Engaged security-learner audience that watches tutorials to the end

  • Median of 2,852 views per video on 16,800 subscribers
  • Average watch lengths around 11 minutes, with a 2023 Burp Suite tutorial reaching 392,333 views
  • Engagement rate of 2.6 percent and 0.11 percent comments indicate an attentive audience
Best forsecurity tool and training launchescloud and application security softwarecybersecurity certification courses
Watch forUploads are infrequent, roughly three videos a year, so schedule around a slow pace.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Technology & Computing70%
Education20%
Careers10%
Formats
long-form tutorial, conference talk recording, step-by-step walkthrough
Tone
technical, instructive
Language
English
On camera
No, voiceover and b-roll
Production
Clean, lightly edited
Typical length
8 to 30 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Engagement2.6%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks abouthow to start a career in penetration testingwhich tools to learn for bug bountieshow to prepare for OSCP
Age
25%18-24
45%25-34
20%35-44
10%45+
Gender
15%women
85%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States35%
🇮🇳 India10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Content is technical security material; a video on exploit development and a Pentesting-focused talk include attack techniques but no graphic or adult content is evident in titles.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube17k2.9k2
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Benchmark score: 27 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers21 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days2 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform3 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 24 days ago.

Unlock the secrets of leading security consultants! Netsec Explained provides practical guides to advanced security topics. We show you the tools, techniques, and procedures to be successful in this field. https://twitter.com/GTKlondike
Netsec Explained's own profile description on YouTube

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About Netsec Explained

Netsec Explained, handle @netsecexplained, publishes long-form cybersecurity tutorials covering penetration testing, web application hacking, SQL injection, Java deserialization and network pivoting. Videos typically run 8 to 30 minutes and are instructional rather than entertainment-led, with a few conference-style talks. Upload pace is slow, around three videos in the past year.

The audience appears to be early-career and intermediate security practitioners, likely based in English-speaking markets, working toward certifications such as OSCP. These demographic figures are estimates, not platform-reported data. Median views sit near 2,900, with occasional breakout tutorials exceeding 100,000 views.

The channel shows no brand integrations to date. Based on the view counts, a sponsored integration would be priced at roughly $60 to $100 per video, which works out to about $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, comparable to or slightly above typical paid-ad CPMs of $10 to $30. Security software and training brands seeking a technical audience should consider booking here.

Written from Netsec Explained's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Netsec Explained can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Netsec

How much does Netsec Explained charge for a sponsored video?

Based on a median of about 2,850 views, a sponsored integration is estimated at $60 to $100 per video, at a CPM of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views. Rates are estimates from public channel data and should be confirmed with the creator.

What does Netsec Explained post about on YouTube?

Netsec Explained posts long-form cybersecurity tutorials on penetration testing, web hacking, SQL injection, exploit development and Burp Suite. Videos usually run 8 to 30 minutes and focus on practical techniques for learners in security.

How do I contact Netsec Explained for a brand deal?

Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly, so check the profile for availability.

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