DeVry is fulfilling its mission to prepare learners for a workforce shaped by continuous technological change

DeVry University has earned the No. 10 Power Rank in the Fall 2025 National Cyber League (NCL) competition. The biannual event, powered by Cyber Skyline, enables students to prepare and test themselves against real-world cybersecurity challenges, including identifying hackers from forensic data, penetration testing and auditing vulnerable websites, and recovering from ransomware attacks, among other cyber skill sets.

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DeVry University has earned the No. 10 Power Rank in the Fall 2025 National Cyber League (NCL) competition.

“As today’s cyber threats accelerate in scale and sophistication, the demand for skilled cyber professionals has never been more urgent,” said Elise Awwad, president and CEO of DeVry University. “These rankings reflect our commitment to equipping learners with real-world, workforce-ready capabilities so they can help secure and defend the digital infrastructures that power our economy, government and communities. We’re proud to be recognized among the top 10 higher education institutions.”

This fall, more than 9,000 students from more than 500 colleges and universities across the U.S. participated in the NCL competition. DeVry performed strongly overall with 28 students training in the NCL Gymnasium, 25 competing in the individual game and four teams representing the university in the team game, all helping propel the university to the No. 10 spot nationally.

“This is a group that embraces every opportunity to learn, grow and support one another,” said William Phillips, Ph.D., dean of colleges and curriculum at DeVry University. “This recognition reflects the dedication, hard work and passion of our students and faculty coaches. Elevating DeVry to a top 10 national ranking is a remarkable accomplishment and their performance this season continues to inspire all of us. We can’t wait to build on this momentum.”

The university was also recognized among the top performing teams, securing No. 12 place finish for team members Matthew McCloskey, Simon Carreras, Randy Costa, Cody Kyser, Seth Sikora, Kenneth Kiracofe and Daniel Rios. The team showcased their cybersecurity skills, placing No. 1 in cryptography, No. 5 in password cracking and No. 9 in forensics among 4,214 teams nationwide. DeVry University also claimed the No. 18 spot in the top performing individual player ranking.

"We continue to see incredible engagement from students across the country and the feedback shows that NCL challenges are not only fun, but truly helping players build confidence and prepare for cybersecurity careers," added Dr. David Zeichick, commissioner of the NCL.

Students who participate in the NCL receive individualized Scouting Reports that align their performance with industry certifications and government standards, giving them tangible evidence of their technical skills to share with current and prospective employers.

For more information, visit DeVry University’s Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

About the National Cyber League

Established in 2011 by an alliance of public agencies dedicated to developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, the National Cyber League is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization aiming to help students develop, practice and validate their cybersecurity knowledge and skills. To learn more, visit nationalcyberleague.org.

About Cyber Skyline

Founded in 2014, Cyber Skyline is a leading cloud-based cybersecurity skills evaluation platform helping students and professionals track their skills growth and helping businesses find, identify and cultivate talent. Cyber Skyline operates the NCL Competition with the support of the National Cyber League. To learn more, visit cyberskyline.com.

About DeVry University

DeVry University strives to close society’s opportunity gap and address emerging talent needs by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Founded in 1931, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs onsite and online in Business, Healthcare and Technology. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC, www.hlcommission.org/). The university’s Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. To learn more, visit devry.edu

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“As today’s cyber threats accelerate in scale and sophistication, the demand for skilled cyber professionals has never been more urgent. We’re proud to be recognized among the top 10 higher education institutions,” said Elise Awwad.