Nelnet's Cyber Threat Intelligence Research Intern will support Nelnet’s cyber threat intelligence (CTI) program by conducting research, analysis, and dissemination of cyber threat insights to identify threats and their potential impact on Nelnet.
Requirements
- Prior coursework, academic research, or internship experience in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, criminal justice, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to research and analyze information from multiple sources.
- Exposure to OSINT tools, cybersecurity blogs, or threat feeds is preferred.
- Functional knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
- Interest in social media or open-source intelligence analysis.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research into cyber activity conducted by nation-state and cyber-criminal threat actors and identify tactics, techniques, and procedures used in cyber campaigns
- Collect, analyze, catalog, and assist in the deployment of indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with cyber threat actors to help refine detection and response efforts.
- Identify relevant and actionable cyber threats, trends, and new developments in the threat landscape regarding cyber threat actors through analysis of open-source intelligence (OSINT), news articles, industry blogs/reports
- Contribute to the development of internal briefings on cyber threat activity
- Support the development of threat profiles into nation-state cyber and cyber-criminal threat actors
- Conduct research into new vulnerabilities and impact to Nelnet's technology stack
- Conduct research into digital threats impacting Nelnet and opportunities for digital risk protection for Nelnet associates and executives
Other
- Currently pursuing a degree in international relations, public policy, international security, or criminal justice.
- Must be currently enrolled at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and participating in the NCITE program.
- Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong self-editing skills.
- Regional interest in Russia, China, or the Middle East.
