OPSWAT, a global leader in IT, OT, and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity, delivers an end-to-end platform that gives public and private sector organizations and enterprises the critical advantage needed to protect their complex networks, secure their devices, and ensure compliance. Over the last 20 years our commitment to innovative technology has earned the trust of more than 1,700 organizations, governments, and institutions globally, solidifying our role in protecting the world's critical infrastructure and securing our way of life.

OPSWAT's Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity - Graduate Fellowship Program 2026

Program Overview

This immersive and hands-on program provides a unique opportunity for graduate students to study and mitigate real-world cybersecurity vulnerabilities affecting critical infrastructure systems.

As a participant, you will:

Identify and replicate known vulnerabilities in a controlled lab environment, leveraging our OPSWAT Critical Infrastructure Lab's resources.
Develop and test exploits related to these vulnerabilities, gaining insight into hacker tactics and methods.
Produce comprehensive written reports and visual content (video and images) detailing the vulnerabilities, the reasons behind their occurrence, and their potential impact on critical infrastructure.
Scan identified malware and vulnerabilities using OPSWAT's suite of tools, such as the MultiScanner, Deep CDR, Proactive DP, Sandbox, Neuralyzer, and Vulnerability Scanners, and document your findings.
Create a defense strategy that outlines protective measures against identified vulnerabilities and similar future threats, backed by your hands-on experience and testing results.

Program Structure

The program consists of 6 modules as below:

Module 1: Vulnerability Identification and Replication

Start with a known vulnerability (to be provided during the program).
Replicate the vulnerability in the OPSWAT Critical Infrastructure Lab.

Module 2: Exploit Development

Develop an exploit for the identified vulnerability.
Test and refine the exploit.

Module 3: Analysis and Documentation

Investigate and document the reasons the vulnerability occurred and its potential effects on critical infrastructure.
Capture your process and findings through video/images, and written reports.

Module 4: Scanning and Identification

Use OPSWAT's MultiScanner, Sandbox, Neuralyzer, and Vulnerability Scanners to scan and identify the malware and vulnerabilities.
Document your scanning results and analysis.

Module 5: Defense Strategy

Based on your findings, formulate a strategy to defend against the identified vulnerabilities and similar future threats.
Write a detailed report and create visual content (diagrams, flowcharts, etc.) to illustrate the defense strategy.

Module 6: Final Presentation

Compile all your findings, reports, and strategies into a comprehensive document and presentation.
Present your work to a panel of cybersecurity experts from OPSWAT for feedback and further learning.
Create a video and online material to be published on OPSWAT's and your university's website.

What we offer you

By the end of this program, you will gain an in-depth understanding of vulnerability analysis, exploit development, and cybersecurity defense strategies within the context of critical infrastructure. This hands-on, hands-on experience will be invaluable in helping you build and develop your future career in Cybersecurity. You can include this practical exercise in future Master's and Doctoral Research projects.
You will have the opportunity to expose and work on OPSWAT's Critical Infrastructure Labs.
Opportunities to become Intern/FTE of OPSWAT after the program.

Other benefits:

Monthly allowance (for 3 day working week): gross VND 6,000,000.
Award for individual/team with excellence performance.
Parking at the office building.
Enjoy full office facilities, with breakfast & afternoon snacks, as well as other people activities.

What we need from you

Final year student or fresh graduate, major in Cybersecurity, IT or Computer Science who have special interest in Cybersecurity.
Good English communication
Quantity: 4 members/swat.
Ability to work in the office at least 3 days/week (Mon-Wed-Fri) for a period of 10.5 weeks in a row.
Starting from June 22 2026

Work location

OPSWAT Vietnam Office, 17th Floor, Saigon Giai Phong Building, 436-438 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Ban Co Ward, HCMC.

Registration time

Application is open from now
Please send your application to [HIDDEN TEXT] or via our career website
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

OPSWAT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are extended to all employees and applicants, free of discrimination and harassment of any type. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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