Please rank your top five sections of interest. You may not select the same section more than once.
Note: These preferences are used only as a reference and do not guarantee your placement in one of your listed sections of
interest.
If you are accepted into the CSFI CTI Student Internship Program, you will be required to submit a written report tailored to your selected section. These questions
will be emailed to you prior to onboarding.
Section Descriptions:
- Alpha: China
- Step into China’s cyber landscape! Explore cutting-edge technology trends, state-sponsored cyber operations, and global implications. Perfect for those curious about tech powerhouses and the geopolitical chessboard of cyberspace.
- Bravo: DPRK & East Asia
- Decode cyber threats from the Korean Peninsula and beyond. Analyze North Korean cyber campaigns, East Asian security dynamics, and regional defense strategies. Ideal for interns fascinated by geopolitics and high-stakes cyber operations.
- Charlie: Russia & Eurasia
- Dive into Russia and other former Soviet states’ cyber ecosystem. Study nation-state attacks, regional cybercrime, and how cyber tools shape security and politics. Ideal for those intrigued by strategy, intelligence, and international cyber relations.
- Delta: Iran & MENASWA
- Explore cyber threats across Iran and MENASWA. Study nation-state operations, influence campaigns, and regional cybersecurity policies. Perfect for interns ready to tackle complex geopolitical cyber challenges.
- Echo: Malware Analysis
- Analyze malware and its global impact. Study emerging threats, attack methods, and regional cybercrime trends. Great for interns excited about real-world cyber risk.
- Foxtrot: Ransomware
- Examine ransomware attacks, threat actors, and mitigation strategies. Perfect for interns passionate about stopping cyber extortion and staying ahead of evolving threats.
- Golf: Vulnerabilities
- Uncover hidden weaknesses in software and hardware. Study zero-day exploits, patch management, and vulnerability disclosure in action. Ideal for problem-solvers focused on defense.
- Hotel: Cyber Law & Policy
- Explore international cyber laws, regulations, and policy frameworks shaping the digital world. Perfect for interns interested in governance, ethics, and crafting the rules of tomorrow’s internet.