CryptoKait
This special post represents the combined wisdom of all the NCL Player Ambassadors, the NCL Commissioner, and the Game-makers at Cyber Skyline. What single DO and DON'T would each insider advise for your success in the NCL Games?
Author: CryptoKait
© Kaitlyn Bestenheider 2017-2021 | Information Security Analyst | Chief Player Ambassador, National Cyber League | Doctoral Student | Cryptography Enthusiast | Overly-Attached Puppy Mom
Everything You Need to Know About Password Cracking for the National Cyber League Games
CryptoKait
The most important skill to cultivate for NCL's Password Cracking domain is using the correct wordlist! This guide alone should get you through all the Easy and Medium challenges. CryptoKait demonstrates how to use a premade wordlist, create an enumerated wordlist, and generate your own wordlist from scratch.
Log Analysis Tips for People Who Aren’t Ready for Command Line
CryptoKait
"If you want to learn how to do log analysis properly, this probably isn't the post for you." –CryptoKait
"There are plenty of ways to get things done. . . . I have always been good at Excel, and I firmly believe you should use things you are familiar with." –Also CryptoKait(*)
Open Source Intelligence on How to Win Open Source Intelligence in the National Cyber League Games
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"Just Google It" is CryptoKait's publicly proposed alternative title for NCL's Open Source Intelligence domain. The domain is based entirely on research skills. It is always the best domain to start with—but there is one caveat! CryptoKait prepares you for it with practice challenges and pro tips.
Why NCL at WiCyS Was So Important
CryptoKait almost withdrew from her computer science classes, due to a sense of not belonging. Her experience is not unique. Another Player Ambassador learned that the graduation rate for women in I.T. programs at her own school is just 11%, for the same reason. Two organizations in CryptoKait's early experience, though, have been influential enough to keep her and other women in the game.
Everything You Need to Know About NCL at WiCyS 2019
CryptoKait is excited to announce that WiCyS has partnered with NCL to present the first official WiCyS CTF! Challenges will be social, immersive, and focused on WiCyS, women of historical significance, and female-oriented fun. There will be prizes (apart from the automatic perks of skill- and résumé-enhancement!), but seating is limited. Find out how you can get involved!
What’s New at NCL 2019?!
NCL is making registration easier than ever! For a single registration fee, you now get a season pass to all the Games. CryptoKait explains what that means, and top competitors will want to watch their email. 😉 P.S. Swag Shop!
NCL Question: Post-Season – Teamwork Strategies
Switching from solo competition to working as a team is not always easy (Leeroy Jenkins, anyone?). CryptoKait shares how she has handled the transition, both as a competitor and as a coach, and analyzes the team styles she's seen in action.
NCL Coach Question: How Do You Group Teams?
Coaches must choose between prioritizing one of two goals: Winning or Growth. Both have their benefits and their shortcomings. CryptoKait explains how to assess and assemble the right NCL teams for your environment.
NCL Question: How Many Coaches Can I Have?
CryptoKait disambiguates the terms, "coach" and "team," and answers the question, "How many coaches can I have?" for each varying interpretation.
