John "Mako" McGill
Safety first! What is a virtual machine, and why should you use one? Even if you know the answer, do you know the alternatives? Mako shows you how to build a sandbox around your NCL shenanigans for safety. Remember to take snapshots!
JeanaByte
After two seasons of competing in the NCL, JeanaByte became a student coach at her university! After participating in the Games as both a player and a coach, she's developed a unique perspective on what to expect during your first season. Pro Tip: Try not to scare your roommate!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
CryptoKait disambiguates the terms, "coach" and "team," and answers the question, "How many coaches can I have?" for each varying interpretation.
CryptoKait
Want to start your very own NCL team at your college or university? CryptoKait shows you how with these take-home materials from her workshop at the 2018 WiCyS conference. In case you missed it, the first part was recorded, and CryptoKait's NCL Coaching Guide is the ultimate standalone resource!
Two months away from giving her first IT workshop at the 2018 WiCyS conference in Chicago, CryptoKait is feeling elated, excited, empowered, terrified, inadequate, and nauseous. Why did she do this to herself? Read to learn why CryptoKait recommends NCL so highly that she's about to lead a workshop on it!
CryptoKait 
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