Cybersecurity Intern
Dexter's Tech
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Job Description
About Dexter's Tech
Dexter's Tech is a tech-focused career development organization dedicated to equipping students and graduates with industry-relevant skills and hands-on experience. Through structured training and internship programs, the organization helps build strong foundations in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and risk management.
Role Overview: Cybersecurity Intern
As a Cybersecurity Intern, you will work closely with the IT security team to support threat monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and incident response activities. This role is ideal for students or fresh graduates looking to begin a career in Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking, Information Security, or Network Security.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts, logs, and potential incidents
- Assist in identifying vulnerabilities and implementing preventive security measures
- Support penetration testing and risk assessments under expert supervision
- Draft and update cybersecurity policies, documentation, and compliance reports
- Assist IT teams during incident response and security investigations
- Research emerging cyber threats, malware patterns, and attack techniques
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related fields
- Basic understanding of network security concepts, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and security protocols
- Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp Suite, or Kali Linux (preferred)
- Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities is an added advantage
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
What You Will Gain
- Certificate of Internship
- Hands-on exposure to industry-standard cybersecurity tools and environments
- Mentorship from experienced cybersecurity professionals
- Networking opportunities and placement assistance
- Potential full-time role based on performance
Key skills/competency
- Cybersecurity
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Incident Response
- Network Security
- Ethical Hacking
- Risk Management
- Digital Forensics
- Security Protocols
- Kali Linux
- OWASP Top 10
How to Get Hired at Dexter's Tech
- Research Dexter's Tech's mission: Understand their focus on career development and cybersecurity training.
- Tailor your resume for cybersecurity: Highlight relevant coursework, projects, and tool familiarity.
- Showcase your technical skills: Emphasize experience with Wireshark, Metasploit, or Kali Linux.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Demonstrate your problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Connect with current employees: Network on LinkedIn for insights into the company culture.
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