Information Security Intern (Women In Tech Internship)

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  
• Eligibility for a 6-month university internship or industrial training program.
  
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts and principles.
  
• Foundational knowledge of operating systems, networking, or programming is an advantage.
  

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to security tools
  

  (SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability scanners, or Threat Intel Tools).
  

• Understanding of basic security frameworks or incident response concepts.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
  
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  

• Assist in monitoring alerts and events using SIEM, EDR, and other monitoring tools.
  
• Support initial triage activities and document security alerts under supervision.
  
• Help gather information during incident investigations and contribute to post-incident reviews.
  
• Learn and follow established incident response procedures.
  

• Conduct research on emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack trends.
  
• Assist in compiling threat intelligence summaries and reports.
  
• Support the team in tracking relevant threat actors and industry developments.
  

• Assist with vulnerability scanning activities across systems and applications.
  
• Support analysis of scan results and tracking of remediation efforts.
  
• Help maintain documentation related to vulnerabilities and risk tracking.
  

• Work with infrastructure, engineering, and security teams to support security initiatives.
  
• Maintain clear and organised documentation for tasks, findings, and learning activities.
  
• Assist in updating security procedures, playbooks, and internal knowledge resources.
  

• Participate in training sessions, mentorship meetings, and security exercises.
  
• Stay informed about cybersecurity trends and best practices.
  
• Demonstrate curiosity and willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and processes.