National Cyber League (up to 633 pts extra)

What You Need for This Project

A computer with an Internet Connection that can run a virtual macchine
Some money ($35 as of 2022)

Purpose

To practice hacking and security skills in a modern, up-to-date environment.

Getting Kali

Prepare a Kali virtual machine, as explained here:

H 100: Kali Virtual Machine

Registering for NCL

Navigate to https://cyberskyline.com/events/ncl
Log in using your existing Cyber Skyline account or create a new account
After you log in, click on the red "Student Player" button to begin the NCL Season registration
When prompted for Game Code options, select the one applicable to you and proceed accordingly
Fill out your Player Profile per the instructions on the web page and submit the Player Profile
Finally, you will be prompted to redeem your NCL Game Code. Submit your NCL Game Code and your desired leaderboard display name
The system will inform you that you have successfully registered for the NCL 2023 Spring Season
Finally, visit the Coach Observation URL below to accept and allow your Faculty Coach to observe your performance stats
Coach Observation URL: https://cyberskyline.com/events/ncl/coach/80K1-MWWQ-FDWB

Please make sure to read & review the NCL Ethical Behavior and Rules of Conduct and understand appropriate and professional conduct in the NCL.

Discord

Join this Discord server to discuss your NCL training experiences with other CCSF players:

Discord Invitation

Using the Gymnasium

Click the "Register Now" button.
Sign in using your existing Cyber Skyline account or create a new account
After you log in, click on the red "Student Player" button
Under the big blue "Gymnasium" banner, click Access
Click the blue Enter button

You will see the Gymnasium. Note these features, shown in the image below:

On the lower right, a box shows the questions you need to answer
Click in the box on the lower left to show a Solution Guide
At the top center, click the topic (outlined in red in the image below) to choose a topic
At the top left, click the three-bar icon, outlined in yellow in the image below, to choose a challenge within the current topic

Claiming your Points
After solving some challenges, at the top left, click Gymnasium, outlined in green in the image above.
Your point total appears, as shown below. Each ten points in NCL is worth 1 point in my classes, so the player below has earned 633 points.
Submit this image in Canvas to claim your points.

Resources

Training Videos

Posted 2-2-23
Updated with Gymnasium instructions 2-19-23