The Role
Cybersecurity Interns assist with security monitoring, alert and log analysis, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, application security validation, incident response, audits, compliance activities, and technical documentation. Interns research emerging threats, support security projects, and collaborate with experienced professionals across SOC, SIEM, VAPT, AppSec, network security, GRC, and security auditing functions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Department: Cybersecurity
Experience: Freshers / Students
Internship Duration: 3–6 Months
Location: Andheri / Dombivli, Mumbai
Employment Type: Internship
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Cybersecurity Interns to join our Cybersecurity team. This opportunity is designed for students and recent graduates who are passionate about cybersecurity and want to gain practical exposure to real-world security operations, assessments, tools, and methodologies.
The selected candidates will work closely with experienced cybersecurity professionals and gain exposure to various areas of cybersecurity based on business requirements, skills, and performance.
- Assist the cybersecurity team in day-to-day security activities and operational tasks.
- Support security monitoring, analysis, and investigation activities.
- Assist in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing activities across web, network, and application environments.
- Support Application Security testing and basic security validation activities.
- Assist in identifying, documenting, and tracking security vulnerabilities.
- Perform basic analysis of security alerts, logs, and events under the guidance of senior team members.
- Support cybersecurity assessments, audits, and compliance-related activities.
- Assist in preparing technical reports, documentation, and security assessment findings.
- Research emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and security best practices.
- Participate in security awareness and knowledge-sharing activities.
- Follow defined security processes, methodologies, and documentation standards.
- Collaborate with team members to support ongoing cybersecurity projects.
Depending on skills, performance, and business requirements, candidates may receive exposure to:
- Security Operations / SOC
- SIEM & Security Monitoring
- Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)
- Application Security (AppSec)
- Network Security
- Incident Response
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- Security Auditing
- Cybersecurity Assessments
- Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's/Master's degree in:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Cybersecurity
- Information Security
- Electronics & Telecommunications
- or a related technical field.
- Strong interest in building a career in Cybersecurity.
- Basic understanding of networking, operating systems, web technologies, and cybersecurity concepts.
- Familiarity with Linux/Windows operating systems is an advantage.
- Basic knowledge of security tools such as Nmap, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Wireshark, Metasploit, or SIEM platforms is an added advantage.
- Relevant cybersecurity certifications or training such as CEH, Security+, or equivalent will be an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good attention to detail.
- Ability to learn new technologies and security concepts quickly.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to document technical information clearly.
- Strong interest in cybersecurity research and emerging threats.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Professional attitude with a strong willingness to learn.
- Practical exposure to real-world cybersecurity projects.
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard security tools and methodologies.
- Opportunity to work with experienced cybersecurity professionals.
- Exposure to enterprise security environments and client engagements.
- Understanding of security assessment and operational processes.
- Opportunity to develop specialized skills across different cybersecurity domains.
- Potential opportunity for full-time employment based on performance, business requirements, and available opportunities.
Skills Required
- Pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Electronics and Telecommunications, or a related technical field
- Strong interest in building a career in cybersecurity
- Basic understanding of networking, operating systems, web technologies, and cybersecurity concepts
- Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems
- Basic knowledge of Nmap, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Wireshark, Metasploit, or SIEM platforms
- Relevant cybersecurity certifications or training, such as CEH or Security+
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to learn new technologies and security concepts quickly
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to document technical information clearly
- Strong interest in cybersecurity research and emerging threats
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Professional attitude with a strong willingness to learn
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The Company
What We Do
Talakunchi Networks Private Limited is a global information-security consulting company that helps organizations protect their IT infrastructure. Its services include vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT), website and network security audits, threat monitoring and management, security consulting, compliance audits, exposure scanning, governance, risk, and compliance support, and security training. The company has been a CERT-In-empanelled IT security auditor since 2018.
