Duties and Responsibilities

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Specific Tasks

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• Assist in monitoring system logs and alerts to detect potential security threats.
  
  
• Conduct basic vulnerability assessments and support penetration testing efforts.
  
  
• Collaborate with developers to ensure secure coding practices.
  
  
• Help document security procedures and update internal security policies.
  
  
• Support incident response activities by gathering information and analyzing root causes.
  
  

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Key Objectives

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• Identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities.
  
  
• Support the team in implementing and maintaining security controls.
  
  
• Gain experience in monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
  
  
• Enhance knowledge of secure development and data protection standards.
  
  

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Position Benefits

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• Hands-on experience with real-world cybersecurity tools and techniques.
  
  
• Mentorship in secure development practices and risk mitigation strategies.
  
  
• Opportunity to contribute to the security of live digital products.
  
  

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Team Description

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• Join a cross-functional team including developers, DevOps, and product managers.
  
  
• Work closely with a security mentor to gain guidance and feedback.
  
  
• Participate in weekly team meetings focused on improving security posture.
  
  

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Skills Required

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• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts (e.g., threats, vulnerabilities, risks).
  
  
• Familiarity with security tools like Wireshark or Burp Suite (preferred).
  
  
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
  
  

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Typical Week

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The intern will spend the week:

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• Reviewing system logs
  
  
• Supporting security reviews
  
  
• Assisting with vulnerability scanning
  
  

Mid-week, they’ll join security sync-ups to discuss incidents and findings. On other days, they’ll help document processes and collaborate with developers to improve secure coding practices.

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Skills Development

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The intern will gain practical experience in monitoring, threat detection, and secure software development. They will improve their understanding of common vulnerabilities, enhance their ability to analyze security incidents, and become familiar with using industry tools in a collaborative environment.

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Internship Nature

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This is a hands-on cybersecurity role where the intern will assist in real security tasks including monitoring, documentation, and risk mitigation. They will work alongside technical teams to support and improve system and application security.

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