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.
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✅ 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)
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🔍 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.
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🧠 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
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🌟 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)
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🎁 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
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🔎 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
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📝 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
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📩 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.