Cybersecurity Intern: Honeypot & Threat Research (Remote)

CAI; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

CAI is seeking an Internet Storm Center Intern to join our cybersecurity internship program. You will deploy and operate a DShield honeypot, monitor attacks, research indicators, and document observations.

This part-time, remote internship offers hands-on experience analyzing real-world threats and reporting findings through Canvas, with mentor support and flexible scheduling. The role requires foundational cybersecurity knowledge, basic Python, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and networking.
• Ability to install, configure, and operate technical systems independently.
• Basic to intermediate Python knowledge and the ability to understand simple scripts.
• Ability to investigate and document technical findings clearly.
• Reliable internet connectivity and access to required honeypot hardware.

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 associated with 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 leveraging mentor support when needed
• Practice effective time management and self‑management to meet internship deliverables
• Apply cybersecurity concepts learned through academic coursework to real‑world attack analysis

Skills

Cybersecurity basics

Python basics

Networking fundamentals

Independent work

Technical reporting

Tools

Linux/Ubuntu

Raspberry Pi

Virtualization

Proxmox

VMware ESXi

Cloud environments

Python security tools

Job description

CAI is seeking an Internet Storm Center Intern to join our cybersecurity internship program. You will deploy and operate a DShield honeypot, monitor attacks, research indicators, and document observations.

This part-time, remote internship offers hands-on experience analyzing real-world threats and reporting findings through Canvas, with mentor support and flexible scheduling. The role requires foundational cybersecurity knowledge, basic Python, and the ability to work independently.