Post-MS

Project
PREP0003807
Overview

The work will entail: 

  • Development of guidelines for Smart IoT products security across the lifecycle from product development and manufacturing through use and operation to maintenance and end of life. 
  • Identifying the interaction of IoT product components with AI engines (i.e., providing data to feed models which in turn identify autonomous actions for the IoT product to take) and the cybersecurity risks of each step of this interaction
  • Updating and completing CSWP 33 Product Development Cybersecurity Handbook: Concepts and Considerations for IoT Product Manufacturers to incorporate products with AI components

Investigating the Cybersecurity and Privacy Implications of IoT and AI Convergence

Qualifications
  • A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Industrial Design or Engineering, Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Technical policy or related field.
  • 6 years of relevant experience. 
  • Familiarity with IoT product development processes
  • Familiarity with autonomous systems
  • Familiarity with artificial intelligence systems 
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity guidance and standards 
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. 
Research Proposal

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Updating analysis of international IoT cybersecurity standards and guidance identifying common elements and unique contributions for consideration
  • Identifying risk modeling and management methods that are applicable for IoT products with AI components 
  • Identifying cybersecurity and privacy implications of the convergence of IoT and AI 
  • Presenting results at internal meetings, and occasional meetings with external stakeholders.
  • Ensuring that results, protocols, software, and documentation have been archived or otherwise transmitted to the larger organization.
NIST Sponsor
Barbara Bell Cuthill
Group
Cybersecurity and Privacy Applications Group
Schedule of Appointment
Full time
Start Date
Sponsor email
Work Location
Remote
Salary / Hourly rate {Max}
$90,000.00
Total Hours per week
40
End Date