Cyber Security Intern

About the Role

• A 3-month, paid, remote internship opportunity for freshers.
• Provides practical exposure to security monitoring, vulnerability assessment, risk identification, security best practices, and basic incident response.
• Opportunity to work with commonly used cybersecurity tools and techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and analyzing common cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and security risks.
• Support vulnerability assessment and basic security testing of systems, applications, and networks.
• Monitor security events, logs, and alerts to identify suspicious or potentially malicious activity.
• Assist with security audits, risk assessments, and documentation of security findings.
• Learn and apply security best practices for systems, networks, applications, and data.
• Assist in analyzing security incidents and documenting investigation findings.
• Support basic penetration testing and vulnerability scanning activities under guidance.
• Work with security tools such as vulnerability scanners, SIEM platforms, network monitoring tools, and endpoint security solutions.
• Assist with maintaining security policies, procedures, checklists, and technical documentation.
• Research emerging cybersecurity threats, attack techniques, and recommended security controls.
• Collaborate with team members to complete assigned security assessments and deliverables.
• Maintain clear documentation of security findings, observations, and remediation recommendations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Suitable for freshers with an interest in cybersecurity, information security, network security, ethical hacking, or a related area.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, threats, vulnerabilities, and security controls.
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, ports, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with operating systems, particularly Linux and Windows, is beneficial.
• Basic understanding of vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, and incident response is beneficial.
• Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite, Nessus, or SIEM platforms is beneficial.
• Basic understanding of authentication, access control, encryption, and security best practices.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Ability to manage deadlines responsibly.

Internship Details

• Duration: 3 Months
• Stipend: Up to ₹10,000 (Performance-Based)
• Type: Paid, Remote Internship