Vulnerability Research on Windows (Internship Project)

Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT); Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) is offering an undergraduate internship to explore real-world vulnerabilities and secure systems. You will study Windows vulnerabilities, develop cutting-edge screening tools, and receive onboarding training.

Duration 2–4 months. You will produce technical documentation, perform reverse engineering, and develop Proof-of-Concept code to demonstrate security impact.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of C/C++ and Python.
• Experience in reverse engineering and assembly would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Research publicly reported vulnerabilities of Windows/Windows based applications.
• Develop tools that can flag potential vulnerabilities.
• Technical document: read literature, perform reverse engineering, and document findings.
• Development of Proof-of-Concept (POC) code to demonstrate the security impact of vulnerabilities.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Reverse engineering

Assembly

Education

Undergraduate CS/IT student

Job description

Internship Type: Undergraduate

Through this project, you will get the opportunity to study and discover real world vulnerabilities to ensure systems stays secure. You will study and develop cutting-edge tools that will aid in the discovery and assessment of vulnerabilities. Where necessary, you will be provided with training to on-board you on your project.

• Research into publicly reported vulnerabilities of Windows/Windows based applications.
• Research into tools that can flag out potential vulnerabilities.
• Technical document: You will be required to read up on existing literature, perform reverse engineering, and document all details of their discovery.
• Development of Proof-of-Concept (POC) code to demonstrate the security impact of vulnerabilities.
  
  
  

Duration: 2 - 4 Months

Internship Type: Undergraduate

Through this project, you will get the opportunity to study and discover real world vulnerabilities to ensure systems stays secure. You will study and develop cutting-edge tools that will aid in the discovery and assessment of vulnerabilities. Where necessary, you will be provided with training to on-board you on your project.

Scope & Deliverables

• Research into publicly reported vulnerabilities of Windows/Windows based applications.
• Research into tools that can flag out potential vulnerabilities.
• Technical document: You will be required to read up on existing literature, perform reverse engineering, and document all details of their discovery.
• Development of Proof-of-Concept (POC) code to demonstrate the security impact of vulnerabilities.
  
  
  

Prerequisites/Skills Required

• Knowledge of C/C++ and Python
• Experience in reverse engineering and assembly would be an advantage
  
  
  

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)
  
  
  

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