> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://securelyu.gitbook.io/securelyu/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://securelyu.gitbook.io/securelyu/welcome.md).

# Welcome

SecurelyU's GitBook exists to breakdown the complexities of not only understanding how to break-in to the cybersecurity field, but how to advance and further your knowledge as a cybersecurity professional. 

SecurelyU is a portfolio for cybersecurity professionals. Showcase your achievements, your projects, your certifications, your education. But what if you're starting on day 1? Transitioning from a different career path? This GitBook exists to help you along the way. As this site grows, more editors will be added to continually improve this repository.

Here is a breakdown and summary of each section:

### Cybersecurity Career Paths & Certs

Discover the various cybersecurity careers and career paths as well as associated certificates.

### Higher Education

This section consists of a list of in-person and online Bachelor's and Master's degrees in cybersecurity that have been recommended across the community. 

### Training

The training section is a list of free and paid cybersecurity trainings from sites like hackthebox, SANS, Udemy, Cybrary.

### YouTube Channels & Subreddits

A list of cybersecurity YouTube channels and [subreddits](https://securelyu.gitbook.io/securelyu/www.reddit.com).

### Cheat Sheets

Cheat sheets for cybersecurity applications and scripts, e.g., nmap, metasploit.

### News

A curated list of cybersecurity related news sites that can be added to an RSS feed.

### Side Projects

Recommended cybersecurity side projects that can help foster your curiosity, add to your portfolio, and grow your  knowledge base.