Newport Area Career and Technical Center proudly announces its remarkable achievements in the recently concluded National Cyber League (NCL) season. The results reflect the dedication, skill, and exceptional talent of our students in the realm of cybersecurity.
According to Cyber Skyline, “Students had to identify hackers from forensic data, pentest & audit vulnerable websites, recover from ransomware attacks, and more. Schools are ranked based on their top team performance, their top student's individual performance, and the aggregate individual performance of their students.” (source: Cyber Skyline, https://cyberskyline.com/data/power-ranking/spring-2024-highschool).
Out of over 100 competing high schools in the National Cyber League Power Rankings, Newport Area Career and Technical Center clinched an impressive 14th position, solidifying its standing as one of the leading cybersecurity high school programs in the country.
In the highly competitive Team Event, Newport Area Career and Technical Center demonstrated unparalleled teamwork and expertise, securing the 18th and 25th positions out of a remarkable 647 participating teams. This outstanding performance underscores our commitment to collaborative excellence in tackling cybersecurity challenges.
Furthermore, Newport Area Career and Technical Center celebrates the outstanding individual achievements of its students, with seven participants ranking among the top 100 out of 1210 competitors in the individual event. Their exceptional skills and perseverance propelled them to notable positions, with Amadeus Witt reaching a commendable peak at 47th place.
The National Cyber League is a nationwide competition that attracts top talent from educational institutions across the country. Newport Area Career and Technical Center's commendable performance underscores its commitment to nurturing cybersecurity expertise and preparing students for the challenges of a career in Cybersecurity.
For more information about Newport Area Career and Technical Center and its cybersecurity programs, please visit https://www.npsri.net/aoit.
For more information about our CyberCamp, many of our leading competitors completed the camp during Summer 2024, please visit https://bit.ly/CyberCamp_2024
NACTC Team Competing on Sunday at Newport Public Library. Students (From Left to Right) Cameron Delany, Alex Bettencourt, Kerian Santiago, Brandon Wilson
Ryan Bruneau working in the NCL Gymnasium
Brody Kindness preparing for the competition.
Student Rankings
Amadeus Witt DIAMOND-3 Grade 10
Brady Silveira PLATINUM-1 Grade 12
Kerian Santiago PLATINUM-1 Grade 10
Brandon Wilson PLATINUM-1 Grade 10
Brody Kindness PLATINUM-2 Grade 10
Alex Bettencourt PLATINUM-2 Grade 10
Cameron Delany PLATINUM-2 Grade 9
Kai Weare PLATINUM-3 Grade 10
Aidan O'Connell SILVER-1 Grade 10
Kamilya Thaxter SILVER-1 Grade 11
Ryan Bruneau SILVER-4 Grade Grade 10
Jaidyn Spencer SILVER-4 Grade 9
Adrien Nacci BRONZE-1 Grade 11