At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have3
Aptitude for problem-solving
Versatility and creativity
Self-motivated and independent worker
Nice to have3
Experience with programming/scripting in Python
Experience with programming/scripting in Network Communications
Experience with programming/scripting in Cyber Security
Skills
Python
Network Communications
Cyber Security
Duration: 2 - 4 Months
Internship Type: Undergraduate, Pre-University
The cybersecurity industry is an arms race, with security products and malware fighting each other. There are many open-source malware implementations which provide examples of the huge variety of malware communications protocols. This project aims to add to the defenders’ arsenal of capabilities by investigating open-source malware implementations and devising ways to detect the communications activities of these malware.
Scope & Deliverables
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Setting up a safe sandbox to analyse malware.
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Explore and study open-source malicious communications and techniques.
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Recommend strategies for detecting such malicious communications and techniques. Where applicable, develop a proof-of-concept for such detections.
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Where applicable, develop tools, processes and recommendations to improve analysis work.
Prerequisites/Skills Required
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Aptitude for problem-solving
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Versatility and creativity
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Self-motivated and independent worker
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Experience with programming/scripting in one of the following areas is preferred: Python, Network Communications, Cyber Security
In your application, please submit the following documents in a single PDF file for ‘Resume/CV’:
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Resume/CV
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All Education Certificates to-date (from secondary to tertiary education)
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GCE ‘O’/‘N’ Levels, NITEC
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Prelim/GCE ‘A’ Levels, IB/Diploma
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Latest university transcript from Year 1 (for current undergraduates)
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Student Status Letter/Degree Audit (for current undergraduates)