Cybersecurity Intern: DShield Honeypot Research (Remote)

CAI; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement account access

Paid sick leave

Job summary

CAI is seeking an Internet Storm Center Intern to build hands-on cybersecurity experience by deploying and operating a DShield honeypot, analyzing attack activity, and documenting observations from real-world threats. This part-time, remote internship emphasizes independent work with mentor support and requires Python basics and cybersecurity fundamentals.

You will participate in delivering attack reports, meeting Canvas-based deliverables, and applying academic knowledge to practical threat

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and networking.
• Ability to install, configure, and operate technical systems independently.
• Basic Python knowledge and ability to understand simple scripts.
• Ability to investigate and document technical findings clearly.
• Reliable internet connectivity and access to honeypot hardware or an approved platform.
• Completion of required advising milestones and prerequisites.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and operate a DShield honeypot during the internship period.
• Monitor and analyze attacks detected by the honeypot.
• Research suspicious activity and investigate indicators of observed attacks.
• Create and submit attack observation reports summarizing findings and lessons learned.
• Review internship expectations and submit deliverables through Canvas on a regular basis.
• Work independently while receiving mentor support as needed.
• Practice time management to meet deliverables.
• Apply cybersecurity concepts learned in coursework to real-world attack analysis.

Skills

Python basics

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Network attack analysis

Tools

DShield honeypot

Job description

CAI is seeking an Internet Storm Center Intern to build hands-on cybersecurity experience by deploying and operating a DShield honeypot, analyzing attack activity, and documenting observations from real-world threats. This part-time, remote internship emphasizes independent work with mentor support and requires Python basics and cybersecurity fundamentals.

You will participate in delivering attack reports, meeting Canvas-based deliverables, and applying academic knowledge to practical threat