Networking and Operating Systems

Welcome to the National Cyber League! – Week 1: Gym Training

Objective: 

Students will begin preparing for competition in the National Cyber League by familiarizing themselves with the competition rules and procedures through training in the NCL Gym.

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Topics Discussed:

  • Cyber Security
  • National Cyber League
  • NCL Spring Season
  • Preseason
  • Regular Season
  • Postseason

Assignment:

  1. The NCL Gym is now open! The NCL Gym provides practice challenges to help prepare players for Preseason, Regular Season and Postseason. We will begin practicing in the NCL Gym when our accounts become available.
  2. While practicing in the NCL Gym, access the solutions guide to receive step-by-step instructions to help you understand the more difficult challenges.
  3. Log into the Gym
  4. Read the FAQ – you need to know the NCL lingo
  5. Mark your calendars with the following important NCL Preseason and Regular season dates:
    1. 1/31 – 5/27: Gym Training
    2. 3/28 – 4/4: Preseason Practice Game
    3. 4/8 – 4/10: Regular Season Individual Game
    4. 4/22 – 4/24: Postseason Team Game

The First Game: Preseason Practice Play
The Preseason Practice is a week-long game that measures individual performance and prepares students for the Regular Season game. Participation in the Preseason is recommended to help new players prepare and returning players refresh for the Individual and Team Games. The Preseason Practice gameplay starts at 10:00 a.m. MST on Monday, March 28th and ends at 6:00 p.m. MST on Monday, April 4th.

There are lots of preparatory materials available. Also, be sure to check out the Player Resources, as well as the Rules of Conduct.

Assigned: Feb 8th, 2022
Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 25th, 2022