Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies

Develops secure cybersecurity solutions and research

Vulnerability Research on Mobile Devices Intern

Offensive Security & TestingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

InternshipSingaporeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Strong interest in mobile device security.
Experience in C/C++ programming and mobile application development.
A basic understanding of reverse engineering, ARM assembly language, and software vulnerabilities (for example, basic buffer overflows) is highly recommended.
Applicants should indicate a preference for Android or iOS, if any.

Responsibilities

Research a publicly reported vulnerability on Android or iOS.
Assess the vulnerability's impact and develop a proof of concept to demonstrate that impact.
Assess existing mitigations against the vulnerability.
Assess whether similar vulnerabilities may remain in the mobile software or similar software.
Develop mitigations against the vulnerability or similar vulnerabilities.

Duration: 2 - 4 Months

Internship Type: Undergraduate, Pre-University

Mobile applications and operating systems have become more complex, which leads to bugs in the code. Some of these bugs cause minor instability of the software. However, some bugs could be exploited and lead to compromise of the mobile device.

This project aims to research into techniques to discover vulnerabilities in mobile applications and operating systems, assess their impact and develop ways to mitigate them.

Scope & Deliverables

Research into a publicly reported vulnerability on Android or iOS.
Assess the impact of the vulnerability and develop a proof-of-concept to demonstrate the impact.
Assess existing mitigations against the vulnerability.
Assess if similar vulnerabilities may remain in the mobile software or similar software.
Develop mitigations against the vulnerability or similar vulnerabilities.

Prerequisites/Skills Required

Strong interest in mobile device security
Experienced in C/C++ programming and mobile application development
Basic understanding of reverse engineering, ARM assembly language and software vulnerabilities (e.g. basic buffer overflows etc.) is highly recommended
Applicant should indicate preference in Android or iOS (if any)

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)

About the Company

Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies

Develops secure cybersecurity solutions and research

CSIT builds cybersecurity and secure digital solutions to safeguard Singapore’s national security, conducting applied cybersecurity research and developing AI and data-exploitation tools in a self-built secure cloud. Its engineers design and deploy software within this private cloud to counter digital threats and protect highly sensitive information. The center’s work is closely tied to national defense, focusing on applied research rather than consumer products and using an in-house secure cloud. Its goal is to shield Singapore from cyber threats and safeguard sensitive secrets through advanced technology.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Singapore, Singapore
Founded: 2003

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