Cybersecurity [Internship]

you will be at the forefront of defending critical systems and data from cyber threats. In this role, you will collaborate with experienced cybersecurity professionals to assist in the identification, prevention, and mitigation of security risks. You’ll gain hands-on experience with security tools, incident response processes, threat analysis, and vulnerability management. This internship will provide exposure to real-world security challenges in a fast-paced, ever-changing threat landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Threat Monitoring: Assist in monitoring network traffic and logs to identify potential security threats using various cybersecurity tools (e.g., SIEM systems).
• Vulnerability Assessment: Help conduct vulnerability scans on company systems, networks, and applications, and work with the team to patch and mitigate risks.
• Incident Response: Participate in investigating security incidents, performing root cause analysis, and developing action plans for recovery.
• Penetration Testing: Assist in conducting ethical hacking and penetration tests to assess the security of networks and applications.
• Security Audits: Help review and update security policies and practices to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Security Awareness: Assist in creating security awareness training materials for employees to prevent social engineering attacks (phishing, etc.).

Skills & Tools:

• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles (network security, encryption, firewalls, etc.).
• Familiarity with common security tools (e.g., Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit).
• Understanding of operating systems (Linux, Windows) and networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP).
• Experience with scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) to automate security tasks is a plus.
• Knowledge of threat vectors, malware analysis, and risk management frameworks.

Learning Outcomes:

• Hands-on experience in network and system security.
• Practical exposure to incident response and risk mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of penetration testing and vulnerability assessment tools.
• Enhanced understanding of cybersecurity best practices, including threat hunting and security policy development.