Description:
The State of Illinois Internet Privacy Task Force met for the first time last week. The role of the Task Force is to make recommendations on cybersecurity to the Governor. The Task Force is composed of individuals from the aerospace, communications, finance, government, and education sectors. The first report to the Governor is due in six months and the final report is due in a year.
The Task Force is seeking interns to help accomplish its mission. At this point, it is anticipated the internships will not be paid. However, the experience of working with CIOs from high-tech companies on a high profile government task force which will influence future public policy will be invaluable. Task Force meetings are expected to be held in the Chicago area.
Some of the topics that the Task Force may examine include –
- Preventing cyber attacks on key financial systems within the state (e.g., Mercantile Exchange)
- Protecting against cyber espionage
- Ensuring that cyber infrastructure can recover quickly from an attack
- Creating an environment for cyber security professionals and companies to set up shop in Illinois
The coordinator for the Task Force has asked for the submission of potential interns’ names as soon as possible.
How to apply:
Interested Information Assurance & Security majors should apply no later than October 10, 2011.
Apply by submitting your resume, along with a cover letter explaining why you would like to serve as an intern to the Task Force.
Resume and Cover letter may be submitted by email attachment to Tal Parmenter taparme@ilstu.edu, or by hand delivery to the School of Information Technology office in Old Union Building, Rm-202, Attn: Tal Parmenter.
