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Tag: Benefits of NCL

How to Include the National Cyber League Games on Your Résumé

April 22, 2020December 17, 2020Leave a comment

Jacob "gond0r" Corley
Including NCL on his résumé helped Jacob secure his current job. In CryptoKait's case, it helped her secure an interview with Google. Jacob demonstrates how to use your NCL Scouting Report on your résumé to catch the eye of potential employers!

How to Include the National Cyber League Games on Your LinkedIn

April 20, 2020September 4, 20201 Comment

CryptoKait
There are several easy ways to include your NCL experience on your LinkedIn. It's not all about the Scouting Report! CryptoKait demonstrates how (and how not) to use NCL to validate the skills of both yourself and your teammates online.

Why I Became a Player Ambassador – Fred

April 4, 2020September 8, 2020Leave a comment

Fred Stinchcombe
Fred's story is an unusual one, because he's never competed in NCL! He was first introduced to it when a student appeared to be goofing off in class. Fred has since become an invaluable resource for other coaches and anyone who needs help bringing NCL to their school.

Why High School Students Should Get Started with the National Cyber League Games RIGHT NOW!

January 29, 2020September 6, 2020Leave a comment

wolfshirtz
As a Lead Player Ambassador and high school student himself, wolfshirtz speaks with the utmost authority on the benefits of starting NCL early. You'll network, build self-esteem and professional skills, and set yourself up for long-term success, all while having a blast!

What to Expect Your First National Cyber League Season

January 27, 2020September 8, 2020Leave a comment

John "Mako" McGill
Mako was once asked to sum up the NCL in five words. After much deliberation, he decided on: "Learned it? Prove it!" (and he had one word left to spare!). In your first NCL competition, you can expect to do both. Mako explains how to find your strengths, confront your weaknesses, and discover your specialty through the Games.

What to Expect Your First National Cyber League Season

August 6, 2019September 8, 20201 Comment

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!

Everything You Need to Know About NCL at WiCyS 2019

February 7, 2019September 6, 20204 Comments

CryptoKait

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 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.

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!

What is the National Cyber League and Why is it Better than a Norwegian Cruise?

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CryptoKait

Folks might say that taking a cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) changed their life. Those people probably haven't tried National Cyber League (NCL) yet. 😉 If you'd like to know more about the National Cyber League, page one of the Google search results for "NCL" won't help much. This is where the CryptoKait blog comes in!

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