TribeCyber Has Spoken: 2nd in the Nation, 1st in the East (NCL Spring 2025) 📢

TribeCyber NCL Spring 2025

William & Mary’s TribeCyber Red Team has earned an outstanding national standing in the National Cyber League (NCL) Spring 2025 competition:

  • 🥈 2nd overall in the U.S.
  • 🥇 1st in the East Region
  • 🏅 1st among CAE (Center of Academic Excellence) institutions

The team—Walker Knapp, Lily Gloudemans, Taylor South, Zach Bowden, Matthew Esposito, Whitt Sanders, and Luna Harrison—outperformed over 10,000 participants from 500+ universities across the country.

“This finish reflects not only our students’ dedication, but the strength of our cybersecurity training at W&M.”
Matthew A. Chapman, Ph.D., Faculty Advisor


Real-World Cyber Readiness

The NCL pits students against real-world cyber challenges in cryptography, ethical hacking, and network traffic analysis. TribeCyber’s performance demonstrates both technical mastery and team synergy, all cultivated through W&M’s rigorous program.

Their success reaffirms William & Mary’s role as a rising force in cybersecurity education, preparing students to lead in an increasingly digital world.


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