![](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260528603278\/en\/2817746\/22\/2400x2400-NCL_2.jpg\")
<\/a>![](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260528603278\/en\/2817746\/21\/2400x2400-NCL_2.jpg\")
<\/a>![](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260528603278\/en\/2534217\/22\/2025_DeVry_Logo_RGB_On_White.jpg\"){kind=logo}
<\/a>![](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260528603278\/en\/2534217\/21\/2025_DeVry_Logo_RGB_On_White.jpg\"){kind=logo}
<\/a>\nThis season, DeVry students competed against more than 7,000 students from colleges and universities nationwide<\/a> and delivered strong results across multiple categories.<\/p> \n\u201cThese 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,\u201d said Elise Awwad<\/b>, president and CEO of DeVry University.<\/p> \nThe university was also recognized among the top performing teams, with students Diane Story,<\/b> Kenneth Kiracofe, Cody Kyser, Charles Lewis, Matthew McCloskey, Daniel Rios and Seth Sikora <\/b>showcasing exceptional cybersecurity skills in areas such as cryptography, password cracking, and forensic challenges. McCloskey <\/b>also <\/b>earned individual distinctions, finishing No. 12 out of 7,010 competitors nationally and DeVry placed seventh when power-ranked among participating schools.<\/p> \n\u201cThis recognition reflects the dedication, hard work and passion of our students and faculty coaches,\u201d added William Phillips, Ph.D.,<\/b> dean of colleges and curriculum at DeVry University. \u201cOur learners continue proving they can compete successfully at the national level.\u201d<\/p> \nThe results underscore the impact of DeVry\u2019s Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, faculty mentorship model, Cyber Range experiences and hands-on learning opportunities that help students build practical cybersecurity skills employers value.<\/p> \nFor more information<\/b>, visit DeVry University\u2019s Cybersecurity Center of Excellence<\/a>.<\/p> \nAbout DeVry University<\/b><\/p> \nDeVry University strives to close society\u2019s 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<\/a> onsite and online in Business, Healthcare and Technology. DeVry University is accredited<\/a> by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC, www.hlcommission.org\/<\/a>). The university\u2019s Keller Graduate School of Management<\/a> is included in this accreditation. To learn more, visit devry.edu<\/a>.<\/p>