MistressVenom
The NCL Games are over—now what? MistressVenom works in cybersecurity and has reviewed thousands of résumés. She explains how to effectively put your NCL experience and Scouting Report to work for you in your quest for employment. Learn what recruiters like, what NCL allows, and what qualifies as a spoken language!
wolfshirtz
Don't simply ignore that difficult teammate! Use your NCL team experience to learn and practice valuable communication skills. Wolfshirtz, WebWitch, and Bill & Ted will show you how!
Aaron James
Two oft-neglected but critical components of a cybersecurity toolkit are coffee and pictures of cats. This article by Aaron James features both. Put Kali aside for a moment to learn his secrets for a cup of brew unlike anything you've ever tried!* (*Depending on what you've tried.)
Jacob "gond0r" Corley
Jacob Corley works both sides of cybersecurity—offense and defense. Once he breaks a web application, he's then tasked with fixing it. Jacob chronicles one day on the job in which he goes from discovering a vulnerability to finalizing a patch for it.
John "Mako" McGill
The CompTIA Security+ certification is the gold standard in cybersecurity. Mako got his in 2008 and has since written study guides, led study groups, and used a mountain of materials to help people pass. He understands your concerns, the temptation to cheat, and addresses both. Learn what resources he recommends!
CryptoKait
Mistakes were made (and that's OK)! CryptoKait shares the hardest and most valuable lessons she's learned so far about effective leadership, mental health, and the appropriate times to go full Kait-nado.
John "Mako" McGill
"Organizing Your Workspace" is tagged as "Self Care"? You betcha! Anxiety is increased in a cluttered environment. Let Mako gently guide you through the steps to Marie Kondo-ing your way to healthier cortisone levels.
JeanaByte
JeanaByte's first year out of college and into the cybersecurity workforce has been a wild ride. When it feels like the downs won't end, this is her advice for pulling yourself back up.
JeanaByte
NCL won't just teach you how to research and solve problems like a pro. It can help you develop professional workplace values: honesty, integrity, respect, lawfulness, and resilience when mistakes are made. JeanaByte explains how to be thoughtful and ethical within the games, and how these behaviors map to success in the real world.
WebWitch
Are you honoring your limits? Do you know when to say no? What's a good rule of thumb for how to treat yourself? WebWitch casts an introspection spell to help you meditate on your own habits.
