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How to Run Your NCL Preseason Recaps

October 22, 2019October 27, 20202 Comments

JeanaByte
JeanaByte's template for how to run a post-Game recap applies to all the Games, but it's the Preseason recap that will come first. Gather your notes, gather your team, and follow these guidelines for identifying problem areas, sharing and celebrating successes, and improving before the next Game begins!

Top 10 Dos and Don’ts for the National Cyber League Games

October 15, 2019February 25, 20212 Comments

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?

Open Source Intelligence on How to Win Open Source Intelligence in the National Cyber League Games

August 20, 2019September 6, 20202 Comments

CryptoKait
"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.

NCL Question: Post-Season – Teamwork Strategies

November 5, 2018September 6, 20202 Comments

CryptoKait

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?

October 1, 2018September 6, 20204 Comments

CryptoKait

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?

September 25, 2018October 10, 20201 Comment

CryptoKait

CryptoKait disambiguates the terms, "coach" and "team," and answers the question, "How many coaches can I have?" for each varying interpretation.

N00bSec to Cyber-Champion: Hacking the National Cyber League for Success

April 8, 2018October 10, 20207 Comments

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!

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