Summer Internship – Cybersecurity (Beginner to Intermediate Levels Welcome)

Duration: 3 Months | Remote | Flexible Start

Hiring Partner: HIRIST – IT Recruitment Partner

Client: Reputed IT Company (Name confidential)

Fascinated by how digital systems are protected from real-world threats? Whether you’re exploring cybersecurity basics or ready to test your skills in real projects — this internship puts you at the heart of live security operations, audits, and incident response.

HiRIST is hiring Cybersecurity Interns for a reputed IT client offering hands-on exposure to practical security workflows, tools, and challenges.

✅ What You’ll Work On:

• Assist in monitoring network and system security alerts

• Learn how vulnerability scans and risk assessments are performed

• Support security audits, documentation, and compliance checks

• Help analyze potential threats and breaches (under guidance)

• Work with cybersecurity tools (e.g., SIEMs, firewalls, endpoint security platforms)

🔍 Who Should Apply:

This internship is ideal for:

• Students or recent grads from computer science, IT, or cybersecurity programs

• Learners who’ve completed online courses in cybersecurity fundamentals

• Beginners with interest in ethical hacking, system hardening, or security tools

• Intermediate learners seeking practical, real-world security exposure

No need to be a certified hacker — just bring curiosity, responsibility, and a willingness to learn.

🧠 Must-Have Skills:

• Basic understanding of networking and system security concepts

• Awareness of common threats: phishing, malware, brute force attacks, etc.

• Comfortable using Windows/Linux command line

• Strong sense of ethics and confidentiality

🌟 Nice-to-Have (But Not Required):

• Exposure to tools like Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite, or Splunk

• Basic scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)

• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 or CIS benchmarks

• Personal/home lab or project (even simulated)

🎁 Perks & Benefits:

• 1:1 mentorship from cybersecurity professionals

• Real-world exposure to enterprise security practices

• Internship Certificate upon successful completion

• Letter of Recommendation for standout performance

• Stipend opportunities based on contribution and skills

🔎 Selection Process:

1. Resume Screening (highlight motivation + tech interest)

2. Basic Cybersecurity Task (suitable for beginners too)

3. Informal Interview with Mentor or Manager

4. Final Selection & Onboarding via HiRIST

📝 Apply If You:

• Are available for 4–12 weeks

• Can commit 15–20 hours/week remotely

• Are eager to learn how cybersecurity is done in the real world

• Want to build practical skills that employers value

📩 Ready to Defend the Digital World?

Apply with your resume + any optional project, cert, or portfolio link.

HiRIST – Helping you secure your future in cybersecurity.