Centre For Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) Hiring! Malware Communications Analysis (Internship Project) in - Ricebowl

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

• Setting up a safe sandbox to analyse malware.
• Explore and study open-source malicious communications and techniques.
• Recommend strategies for detecting such malicious communications and techniques. Where applicable, develop a proof-of-concept for such detections.
• Where applicable, develop tools, processes and recommendations to improve analysis work.
  
  
  

Prerequisites/Skills Required

• Aptitude for problem-solving
• Versatility and creativity
• Self-motivated and independent worker
• 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':

• Resume/CV
• All Education Certificates to-date (from secondary to tertiary education)
• GCE 'O'/'N' Levels, NITEC
• Prelim/GCE 'A' Levels, IB/Diploma
• Latest university transcript from Year 1 (for current undergraduates)
• Student Status Letter/Degree Audit (for current undergraduates)
  
  
  

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.