Remote Cybersecurity Intern: DShield Honeypot & Attacks

CAI; Montpelier (VT); Remote; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement account

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Job summary

CAI is seeking a motivated Internet Storm Center Intern for a hands-on cybersecurity internship. You will deploy and operate a DShield honeypot, analyze attack activity, and document observations from real‑world threats.

This is a part‑time, remote internship designed to fit academic schedules. Responsibilities include monitoring attacks, researching indicators, and producing reports through Canvas while progressing with mentor guidance.

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 in a clear manner.
• Reliable internet connectivity and access to required honeypot hardware or an approved alternative platform.
• Completion of required advising milestones and program prerequisites prior to registration.

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

Python knowledge

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Attack analysis

Independent work

Tools

DShield honeypot

Virtual machines

Proxmox

VMware ESXi

Cloud-hosted environments

Job description

CAI is seeking a motivated Internet Storm Center Intern for a hands-on cybersecurity internship. You will deploy and operate a DShield honeypot, analyze attack activity, and document observations from real‑world threats.

This is a part‑time, remote internship designed to fit academic schedules. Responsibilities include monitoring attacks, researching indicators, and producing reports through Canvas while progressing with mentor guidance.