The National Security Agency (NSA) in partnership with the GBC Academy
NSA Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Internship
A Deep Dive into Open Source Narrative Intelligence
Internship dates - July 10 - August 4th
About The Internship
The National Security Agency (NSA) in partnership with the GBC Academy seek applicants for an 4-week un-paid internship program designed for college seniors about to enter the technical workforce currently enrolled in an institution designated as a CAE-CD or CAE-CO by the National Security Agency Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity.
This internship is now also open to the General Public for the first time starting with this Summer 2023 cohort.
Interns will be immersed into real-world cyber settings focused on Open Source Narrative Intelligence. Interns will also receive the opportunity to meet and speak with cyber leaders in government and academia.
All of our program tracks are tailored to align with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity, commonly referred to as the NICE Framework, which is a nationally focused resource to help employers develop their cybersecurity workforce.
Program Track
Open Source Narrative Intelligence
Narrative manipulation is a potent weapon used by adversaries around the world. Conversation moves markets. News coverage, social media, and online forums feed off each other. That feeding frenzy can have massive impacts on companies, stocks, and investors. Whether it’s competitors, biased media, foreign adversaries, or homegrown agitators, knowing who’s creating and who’s sharing a narrative can make all the difference. You will learn how Kudzu gives analysts unparalleled insight into malign influence.
Here’s a great blog post that directly connects to this track.
Track 1 : DoD Cybersecurity Policy & Compliance
The threats facing the DoD’s classified and unclassified information are on the rise as nation states attempt to outmaneuver US innovation in commercial and defense of the nation related technologies. Interns will work alongside MISI staff to assist DoD defense industrial base companies to understand and comply with DoD cybersecurity policies.
Track 2 : Security Operations Center Threat Hunting and Analytics
In this track, the intern will the fundamentals of security operations center functions, tools and daily operational processes and techniques through the MISI cloud based live SOC environment. Interns will analyze possible threats, establish courses of action to mitigate real cyber threats found on target networks, develop visualizations and so much more!
Track 3 : Open Source Narrative Intelligence
NEW TRACK ::
Narrative manipulation is a potent weapon used by adversaries around the world. Conversation moves markets. News coverage, social media, and online forums feed off each other. That feeding frenzy can have massive impacts on companies, stocks, and investors. Whether it’s competitors, biased media, foreign adversaries, or homegrown agitators, knowing who’s creating and who’s sharing a narrative can make all the difference. You will learn how Kudzu gives analysts unparalleled insight into malign influence.
Here’s a great blog post that directly connects to this track.
Who Can Apply
CAE-CD or CAE-CO Student : Free
Current seniors (at least 90 earned credits) enrolled at least half-time in a College or University that is designated as a CAE-CD or CAE-CO by the National Security Agency Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity.
To apply theres a $25 Application Processing Fee
General Public : $550 USD
You can still apply to join this internship if you’re not a student of a CAE-CD or CAE-CO School. Please submit your application using the form below to be approved by our team. Once approved, you will be prompted to pay $550 USD to join this internship.
To apply theres a $25 Application Processing Fee
