The National Security Agency (NSA) in partnership with the GBC Academy
Cybersecurity College & Rising High School Senior Internships
A Deep Dive into Open Source Narrative Intelligence
Internship dates - August 21 - September 15
About The Internship
The GBC Academy seek applicants for an 4-week un-paid internship program designed for college seniors about to enter the technical workforce. This very unique cyber skills training was developed by The GBC Academy. Its unique elements including its skills testing competition are a new approach to the art.
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.
This internship is free for high school, college, university students and veterans.
This internship is $550 USD for the general public.
To apply you will need to pay a $25 application fee, however internship fees will not be required until your application is approved.
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 using open source and other tools can help track foreign disinformation.
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.
Please fill out the form to apply to GBC Academy's College Cybersecurity Internship. We look forward to seeing your application!
This internship is free for high school, college, university students and veterans.
This internship is $550 USD for the general public.
To apply theres a $25 Application Processing Fee, however the internship cost will not be required until your application is approved.
Please note : In order for us to accept your application, you must be 18 to fill out this form. If you are under 18 you will need to fill out this form with your legal guardian who will be asked to sign your application.
Please fill out this form in order to apply