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Study in Security of Cloud Computing Platforms (Internship Project)
Study in Security of Cloud Computing Platforms (Internship Project)
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The Role
Undergraduate internship studying hybrid and private cloud computing platforms for security weaknesses, including misconfigurations and vulnerabilities that could cause data leakage or unauthorized system access. The intern will investigate cloud software stacks and hypervisor layers, then develop proof-of-concepts demonstrating potential real-world compromises. Proficiency in C, C++, or assembly, along with knowledge of computer architecture and Windows or Linux/Unix operating systems, is required.
Summary Generated by Built In
Duration: 2 - 4 Months
Internship Type: Undergraduate
Cloud computing platforms are heavily in use today in various forms (public cloud, hybrid cloud, private cloud). This study aims to examine hybrid and private cloud setups (which can include software stack, hypervisor layer, etc.) for potential security weaknesses that could lead to data leakage or system compromise.
Scope & Deliverables
- Investigate one of various forms of hybrid/private cloud setups from different providers and examine them for common weak configurations or security weaknesses that could lead to violation of data access control, or system access.
- Demonstrate how security issues found in (1) could lead to real-world security compromises through a proof-of-concept.
Prerequisites/Skills Required
- Proficient in C/C++/assembly language
- Good understanding of computer architecture, and mainstream operating systems including Windows and/or Linux/Unix
In your application, please submit the following documents in a single PDF file for 'Resume/CV':
1. Resume/CV
2. 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)
3. Student Status Letter/Degree Audit (for current undergraduates)
Skills Required
- Undergraduate internship eligibility
- Proficiency in C, C++, or assembly language
- Good understanding of computer architecture
- Good understanding of mainstream operating systems, including Windows and/or Linux/Unix
- Resume/CV and required education and student-status documents submitted in a single PDF
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The Company
What We Do
The Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) is a technical agency in the Ministry of Defence that harnesses cutting-edge digital technologies to meet Singapore's security needs. It develops capabilities to support missions such as cyber defence, counter terrorism, and counter hostile information operations, with a technical focus on cybersecurity, data analytics, software engineering, and cloud infrastructure and services.
