Vulnerability Research Intern
About this role
TrendAI™, the global AI security leader and enterprise business unit of Trend Micro, empowers organizations with full AI visibility and consolidated security that inspires confidence, drives innovation, and eliminates risk.
At TrendAI™, we’re always seeking exceptional talent; people who want to collaborate with the best and push boundaries together. Here, your work goes beyond building a career. You will help protect what matters and play a vital role in shaping a safer, more trustworthy AI-powered future.
AI Fearlessly.
Trend Micro Research Center is seeking a Vulnerability Research Intern to join our industry-leading research team in Toronto. Trend Micro Research supports a global customer base including leading security product vendors, software and high-tech manufacturers, telecommunications providers, and large enterprise customers with a set of industry-leading technical data feeds, research products, and engineering services.
Responsibilities:
Research newly discovered security vulnerabilities in a wide range of software products
Produce reports describing software vulnerabilities and detection of attack vectors
Develop signatures for network traffic-based attack detection
Monitor security industry publications, news groups and other online sources for newly discovered security vulnerabilities and emerging threats
Collaborate with other vulnerability researchers on research, analysis, and report production
Required Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or related fields of study
A strong desire to learn, demonstrated through personal projects or self-directed learning
Strong written and verbal communication skills, being able to convey highly technical information in a succinct and accurate way
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills demonstrated through past experience
Strong knowledge in operating system and computer organization concepts
Functional understanding of the OSI reference model, TCP/IP protocol, and higher-level networking protocols
Knowledge in two or more of the following languages (Required): C/C++, Java, Assembly language (any flavor) is a plus
2 or more of the following programming language knowledge requirements: Any scripting language such as Python, Ruby, Perl, Lua, or Bash, or, any functional language such as Lisp, Ruby, Haskell, or, any logic programming language such as Prolog
Familiarity with *NIX operating systems and the command line interface
Preferred Qualifications:
Course work in Compilers & Interpreter and Computer Security
Ability to analyze and describe security vulnerabilities and attack methods
Proven ability to hack software, discover flaws, and suggest improvements, demonstrated through activities such as CTFs, bug bounty programs, and open-source project contribution
At Trend Micro, we embrace change, empower people, and encourage innovation in a connected world. Our diversity and multicultural workforce are key contributing factors to our success across the globe. Trend Micro welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Company at a glance
TrendAI™, a business unit of Trend Micro and global AI security leader, empowers enterprises, governments, and organizations with proactive solutions designed to inspire innovation and eliminate risk.
Taking the uncertainty out of security, TrendAI™ protects over 25,000 enterprise organizations and millions of individuals across AI, cloud, networks, endpoints, and devices.
TrendAI Vision One™, the only industry-leading AI security platform that centralizes cyber risk exposure management and security operations across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments.
Built for the AI age with world-class threat intelligence, TrendAI™ enables organizations to reduce cyber risk by 92% and prevent threats three months earlier.
With more than 6,000 experts across 75 countries and over 35 years defending the digital frontier and relentless customer support, TrendAI™ keeps security leaders, including 70% of Fortune Global 500 companies, ahead of threats, adversaries, and the competition. This includes critical environments like AWS, Google, Microsoft, and NVIDIA.
AI Fearlessly.
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