Cybersecurity & Risk Intern

ADT

About the Internship Program

This 11-week program places interns on teams where they'll contribute to meaningful and impactful projects. Interns will get exposure to ADT as a whole through sessions with different business units, briefings on current company priorities, and time with executive leadership. A dedicated professional development track is also included.

Where You Could Work

Depending on team needs and background, interns may be placed in:

• DevSecOps and Application Security
• Vulnerability and Threat Exposure Management
• Cybersecurity Risk and Reporting
• Security Automation and AI
• Technology Asset and Security Data Management

Placement is based on business needs, skillsets, academic background, and areas of interest.

Project Work May Include

• Analyzing vulnerabilities and security data
• Supporting application security and DevSecOps initiatives
• Improving visibility into technology assets and security exposures
• Evaluating emerging AI-enabled security capabilities
• Developing dashboards or reports to help teams prioritize risk and remediation efforts
• Researching emerging cybersecurity practices
• Testing security tools or capabilities
• Documenting findings
• Working across technical and business teams to communicate security risks and recommendations

Qualifications

Required:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Management Information Systems, or a related technical field
• Graduating between December 2027 and May 2028
• Completion of at least two upper-level (300/400) courses relevant to the internship discipline
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Standout Candidates Will Bring:

• Prior internship, co-op, research, or independent project experience, along with the ability to clearly explain their individual contributions, decisions, and lessons learned
• Coursework or projects involving cybersecurity, risk management, governance, compliance, security operations, networking, or information systems
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, vulnerability management concepts, or security monitoring tools
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, military service, community involvement, or campus initiatives
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

What Makes Someone Successful

Interns who thrive in this program ask questions early, take ownership of their work, and look for opportunities to contribute beyond their assigned projects. They are able to explain not only what they accomplished, but how they approached challenges and what they learned along the way.