Information Security Intern
Description
Information Security Intern
Monitor and analyze security events and alerts to identify potential security incidents or breaches.
Review logs from servers and firewalls for any malware traffic
Analyze SIEM logs to review overall systems for potential misconfigurations
Log analysis
GOAL : The Intern will understand how to analyze common log formats to identify suspicious traffic and events.
OBJECTIVE : By the end of the internship the Intern should be able to :
- Review web server logs to identify normal vs suspicious traffic.
- Review Linux server logs to identify normal vs suspicious events.
- Review Windows server / workstation logs to identify normal vs suspicious events.
OUTCOME : The Intern will be able to work as an entry-level security analyst who is able to review various system logs and
- Identify types of logs and events generated by each system
- Identify normal traffic / events
SIEM tools
GOAL : The goal is to familiarize with SIEM technology and how it is used in an enterprise setting.
OBJECTIVE : The Intern will be introduced to both systems and taught how to analyze traffic and incidents. After an introduction, the Intern should be able to create custom alerts and dashboards based on data collected in the SIEM tool.
OUTCOME : Power Integrations, Inc. use a SIEM tool as the core of monitoring operation. By the end of the internship, the Intern should understand the basics of how to search, understand, and report on data presented through a SIEM tool.
Requirements :
- A college student enrolled in a program for Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or comparable discipline.
- Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both in writing and speech.
- Good understanding of Windows and MS Office applications is must.
- A good understanding of Linux.
- Should have a basic understanding of networking, including how to configure WIFI and networking.
Pay range : up to $33 / hour commensurate with experience