Generative AI uses algorithms to produce content based on input. It can be harnessed for many purposes, including both creating and solving problems in cybersecurity. In this internship, students will explore the use of generative AI to solve problems in cybersecurity.
The intern's primary activities will be:
- Researching current security problems.
- Researching applications of generative AI for solving security problems.
- Developing learning activities to augment cybersecurity courses at PSU.
After surveying a range of ways that security practitioners are leveraging generative AI, students will develop labs and produce code walkthroughs that demonstrate how such techniques can solve traditional problems in security. Applicants with prior programming experience in Python and/or experience with high-school level security capture-the-flag (CTF) competitions are encouraged to apply.
This internship will be full-time, in person, for four weeks from June 23rd to July 18th. One additional week will be spent working remotely to prepare for the ASE Symposium, bringing the total expected hours to 200. Applicants who cannot commit to that timeframe or who have planned vacations or trips during that time should not apply.
Applicants should be aware that on-site parking may be limited and/or unavailable throughout the summer; interns may be required to rely on public transit or alternative transportation.
PSU Disability Services
It is University policy to grant reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities that may affect their ability to participate in course activities or to meet course requirements. Students with disabilities are encouraged to discuss their needs as soon as they receive acceptance of this ASE position. After acceptance, please also provide a letter of accommodations from PSU Disability Services (http://www.pdx.edu/drc/).
PSU Diversity Statement
Respect for cultural and human biological diversity are core concepts at PSU. Each voice has something of value to contribute to a discussion. PSU is committed to diversity, and welcomes individuals of all ages, backgrounds, citizenship, disability, education, ethnicity, family status, gender, gender identity, geographical location, language, military experience, political views, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and work experience (See https://www.pdx.edu/sphr/diversity-statement).
We strongly encourage students to apply who are from one or more systemically and historically excluded group, including but not limited to, non-cis-gendered students, girls, BIPOC, first-generation college bound students, low-income/low-resourced students, students with disabilities, who are neurodivergent, and those who speak a primary language other than English.
This internship will be primarily in-person as permitted by Federal/State/Local/PSU guidelines. To reduce the risks of coronavirus exposure, mentors and interns will act in accordance with applicable COVID guidelines and procedures. Selected applicants will be required to review and sign a waiver agreement.
If you have any questions about the application, website technical issues and/or this position description, please contact Saturday Academy at firstname.lastname@example.org. Do not contact the mentor directly. Contacting the mentor directly is grounds for disqualification of your ASE application.
Experience and interest in computing and security. Prior programming experience in Python and/or experience with high-school level security capture-the-flag (CTF) competitions are beneficial but not required.