Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies
Cyber Vulnerability Researcher Intern
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Research security vulnerabilities in systems and software, using reverse engineering, code auditing, and black-box testing. Analyze vulnerability impact, develop proof-of-concept exploits, and evaluate mitigation effectiveness. Potential projects include Windows, Linux, network, mobile, and cloud systems. Applicants should have strong cybersecurity interest, C/C++ and Python experience, and preferably knowledge of assembly, reverse engineering, and software vulnerabilities such as buffer overflows.
Duration: 2 - 4 Months
Internship Type: Undergraduate, Pre-University
We use many different software and devices in our everyday life. Unfortunately, many of these products may contain security vulnerabilities, which could be exploited to compromise a system or device.
As a Cyber Vulnerability Researcher intern, you will:
- Conduct research into security vulnerabilities on systems and software.
- Get an opportunity to understand how vulnerabilities manifest and how a malicious attacker can exploit them.
- Look into various techniques to discover vulnerabilities, like reverse engineering, code auditing, black box testing etc.
- Analyze the vulnerabilities and develop proof-of-concepts to demonstrate the security impact these vulnerabilities may have.
- Look into security mitigations and assess their effectiveness at mitigating these vulnerabilities.
Broad Deliverables
- Research into techniques and tools to discover vulnerabilities in systems and software.
- Analyse security vulnerabilities and assess their impact.
- Research into ways to mitigate against these vulnerabilities.
Possible Projects*
- Windows systems
- Network devices
- Linux systems
- Mobile devices
- Cloud systems and services
*List is non-exhaustive as projects are subject to availability at point of application
Prerequisites/Skills Required
- Strong interest in Cyber security
- Experienced in C/C++ programming and Python
- Knowledge in assembly (e.g. x86, ARM), reverse engineering and software vulnerabilities (e.g. buffer overflows) is highly recommended.
In your application, please submit the following documents in a single PDF file for 'Resume/CV':
1. Resume/CV
2. 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)
3. Student Status Letter/Degree Audit (for current undergraduates)
Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies Singapore, Singapore, SGP Office
Singapore, Singapore
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