About the Role
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
Requirements
- 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: 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
- 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
Skills
- C/C++
- Java
- Assembly language
- Python
- Ruby
- Perl
- Lua
- Bash
- Lisp
- Haskell
- Prolog
- NIX operating systems
- Command line interface
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Intern
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Post-secondary program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or related fields of study
About the Company
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
