Malware Communications Analysis (Internship Project)
On-site Singapore, Singapore Internship Junior Communications
At a glance
Junior Communications role at Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies. Singapore, Singapore · internship.
Pay not stated Communications salary
RoleCommunications
SeniorityJunior
LocationSingapore, Singapore
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentInternship
PostedJan 27, 2022 · 4y ago
Role brief
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What you'll do
- Set up a controlled sandbox so you can examine malware safely
- Study open-source malware communications and the methods they use
- Recommend ways to spot malicious communications, building a proof of concept when useful
- Create analysis tools or workflows when useful, and suggest improvements to the work
What you bring
- You bring problem-solving ability, creative thinking and the drive to work independently
- Programming or scripting experience in Python, network communications or cybersecurity is preferred
Who this fits
This project suits undergraduate and pre-university students seeking a short internship. The work is on-site in Singapore and runs for two to four months.
From the employer
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
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