Become a VICEROY DECREE Team Captain for Fall 2026 NCL
We’re recruiting a small number of Team Captains to represent the DECREE VI Scholars Program in the Fall 2026 National Cyber League (NCL) — one of the most respected collegiate cybersecurity competitions in the U.S.
Info
Apply by August 16, 2026. Captains must be available for both official NCL weekends: Oct 23–25 and Nov 6–8.
If you’ve done Hack The Box, TryHackMe, PentesterLab, or participated in a previous NCL season — or even if you’re just motivated to lead and improve your hands-on skills — we encourage you to apply.
🚀 Captain Benefits
- Free premium access to Hack The Box or TryHackMe
- Recognition as a DECREE NCL Team Leader
- Priority consideration for future competitions and leadership roles
- Practical coordination experience in a real-world cybersecurity environment
🔐 Captain Responsibilities
- Form and lead a team of 5 (at least 3 must be VICEROY Scholars)
- Compete in the Individual Game (required for team selection)
- Organize weekly practice sessions using the NCL Gym
- Motivate and coordinate your team through the season
🗓️ NCL Fall 2026 Schedule
| Activity | Dates | Time Commitment |
|---|---|---|
| NCL Registration | Aug 17 – Oct 10 | Individual registration |
| NCL Gymnasium | Aug 17 – Dec 11 | ~1 hour/week |
| Practice Game | Oct 12 – 18 | Warm-up week |
| Individual Game | Oct 23 – 25 (Fri–Sun) | 4–8 hours (solo) |
| Team Game | Nov 6 – 8 (Fri–Sun) | 4–8 hours (team-based) |
Total time commitment: ~20–30 hours across the semester (~2 hours/week)
✅ Selection Criteria
We’re looking for students with:
- Prior hands-on cybersecurity experience (formal or informal)
- A strong interest in offensive security
- Commitment to teamwork and availability during key dates
📩 How to Apply
If you’re interested in being a Captain, email us at
viceroydecree@khoury.northeastern.edu with:
NCL Captain Application
- Cybersecurity Experience
Describe any competitions, platforms, or coursework you’ve completed.- Motivation
Tell us why you want to lead a DECREE NCL team this Fall.- Availability
Confirm you are available for the Individual Game and Team Game weekends.
📚 Useful Links
Note
Selected captains will be announced by mid-September 2025.