PacketFence's Google Summer of Code Call for Proposals
PacketFence invites students to participate in Google Summer of Code 2012, offering paid opportunities to contribute to open source network security.
PacketFence is excited to participate in Google Summer of Code 2012! We invite students to join us for a summer of open source development.
About the Opportunity
Google Summer of Code offers students the chance to earn $5,000 USD while contributing to an open source project. You’ll work with experienced mentors and gain valuable experience in enterprise-level network security technology.
About PacketFence
PacketFence is a Free and Open Source network access control (NAC) system featuring:
- Captive portal for registration and authentication
- Guest network management
- Wireless integration with major vendors
- Vulnerability scanner integration
- Comprehensive network visibility
Our technology stack includes Perl, PHP, JavaScript, and SQL, alongside industry tools like Snort, Apache, FreeRADIUS, and MySQL.
Why Work with Us?
- Modern development practices - We use GitHub for code management
- Guaranteed mentor availability - Dedicated support throughout the summer
- Iterative code reviews - Learn from experienced developers
- Real impact - Your code may be released during the summer
- Professional experience - Work on enterprise-grade network security
Project Ideas
- Multi-platform security agent development
- Android wireless configuration application
- Web administration interface redesign
- nmap scanning engine integration
- Active-active clustering support
- Novel authentication schemes
- Your own innovative ideas!
Get Involved
Interested students can reach us via:
- IRC: Join our channel for real-time discussion
- Twitter: @packetfence
- Email: Contact our development team
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to network security!