Bellevue University Cyber League Team Earns National Recognition in Fall 2024 Competition
Bellevue University’s Cyber League team earned national recognition in the National Cyber League Fall 2024 Competition. Students competed in cybersecurity challenges that simulate real-world scenarios. The team achieved a national ranking among participants from colleges and universities across the country.
Key Facts
- Bellevue University competed in the National Cyber League Fall 2024 Competition.
- The NCL is a cybersecurity skills competition based on real-world scenarios.
- Students participated in individual and team-based events.
- The team ranked #56 in the Cyber Power Rankings.
- More than 9,260 students from 550 colleges and universities competed.
Competition Overview
Bellevue University’s Cyber League team received national recognition for their performance in the National Cyber League (NCL) Fall 2024 Competition.
The NCL is a cybersecurity skills competition that simulates real-world scenarios, challenging participants to solve cyber threats in a secure environment. Participants engage in activities such as identifying hackers through forensic data analysis, conducting penetration testing on websites, recovering from ransomware attacks, and more.
Team Performance
Under the guidance of Coach Doug Rausch, the Maenner Endowed Chair and Associate Professor, Bellevue University students participated in individual and team-based events. Their performance earned them a national ranking of #56 in the Cyber Power Rankings, competing against more than 9,260 students from 550 colleges and universities.
Student Preparation
To learn more about how Bellevue University prepares students for success in the cybersecurity field, visit the Center for Cybersecurity Education.
Founded in 1966, Bellevue University is a non-profit university with more than 70,000 graduates worldwide. The University is a recognized national leader in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills, while making college affordable. Routinely ranked among the nation’s top military and accessible institutions, the University serves residential students at its main campus in Bellevue, Nebraska, and everywhere online with more than 85 degree programs uniquely designed for working adults. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).