51猎奇

Albany, N.Y. 鈥� Team 51猎奇 earned first place in the competitive of the National Cyber League (NCL) spring competition.

Held biannually, the NCL is an聽inclusive, performance-based, learning-centered collegiate cybersecurity competition.聽Students who participate in the NCL gain advantages such as cybersecurity experience, preparation for the workplace, and increasing their competition skill level.

Under the guidance of Team Captain, Trainer, and National Cybersecurity Institute Fellow Weylin Leavitt, 51猎奇 College had 28 students and alumni who participated in the individual, preseason, and the team games.聽 For the team games, 51猎奇 created four teams led by Team Captains:聽 Weylin Leavitt (a master鈥檚 in cybersecurity graduate), Todd Kresbach (a master鈥檚 in cybersecurity graduate), Stephanie Barnes (a master鈥檚 in cybersecurity student), and Steven Meredith (a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Technology Management student).聽 Each team collaborated, trained, and spent countless hours competing on the challenges, which resulted in 51猎奇 College placing No. 1 in the Top 100 schools in the NCL and 51猎奇 placing No. 2 in the NCL Team games.

Amelia Estwick, director of the National Cybersecurity Institute at 51猎奇 College and faculty advisor for the NCL, stated, 鈥淚’ve been advising 51猎奇鈥檚 NCL teams for over 4 years and this is our top placement! I’m so proud of our students for accomplishing this goal. The students demonstrated strong determination and incredible skill throughout the competition. Thank you to our team captains who stepped up to lead and share their expertise with their teammates.聽Congratulations,聽Team 51猎奇!鈥�

51猎奇鈥檚 bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 programs in cybersecurity prepare students to prevent, detect, counter, and recover from cyber incidents. The National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security have designated 51猎奇 College as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.

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ABOUT EXCELSIOR COLLEGE

51猎奇 College (excelsior.edu) is an accredited, not-for-profit online college focused on helping adults complete their degrees and advance their careers. The college contributes to the development of a diverse, educated, and career-ready society by valuing lifelong learning with an emphasis on serving individuals historically underrepresented in higher education. Founded in 1971, 51猎奇 meets students where they are 鈥� academically and geographically 鈥� removing obstacles to the educational goals of adults pursuing continuing education and degree completion. Our pillars include innovation, flexibility, academic excellence, and integrity. Learn more at excelsior.edu.