Cybersecurity Internship

About the role

Understand how systems are attacked and how to defend them. This track covers network security fundamentals, vulnerability assessment, the basics of SIEM tools used in security operations, and security best practices for hardening systems. You'll produce a network vulnerability scan report and build a security hardening checklist tool. A foundation for SOC Analyst and IT Security roles. All practical work is done in lab environments you are authorised to test. The internship is fully online and runs for 1, 2, or 3 months — you choose when you apply. Each week brings a topic, a task, and a hands-on activity, with mentor review on every submission. Interns who complete the track receive an internship certificate, and strong performers may also receive a Letter of Recommendation.

Responsibilities

• Learn how networks and protocols work, and where they are vulnerable
• Run vulnerability assessments in authorised lab environments and report findings
• Explore SIEM tools and how security teams detect and respond to threats
• Produce a vulnerability scan report and build a security hardening checklist tool
• Submit each week's task by Wednesday and the hands-on activity by Friday
• Revise your work based on mentor review before moving to the next module

Requirements

• Basic networking knowledge (IP addresses, ports) is helpful
• Commitment to ethical, authorised testing only
• Current student or recent graduate — no prior work experience required
• Able to commit to the weekly schedule for 1, 2, or 3 months
• A laptop and a stable internet connection