InfoAssurance & Cybersecurity Intern

Summer 2026 InfoAssurance & Cybersecurity Intern at Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, a leading accounting and consulting firm, is seeking a Summer 2026 InfoAssurance & Cybersecurity Intern to join their growing team in Atlanta, GA. This internship offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in IT audit, consulting, and compliance services, working within a firm committed to shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. You'll contribute to making a difference for clients, colleagues, and the community while pursuing significant growth and development opportunities.

The InfoAssurance And Cybersecurity Team's Focus

Our InfoAssurance And Cybersecurity Team serves our Audit, Tax, and Advisory practice areas across the firm. We provide essential IT audit, consulting, and compliance services in key areas such as:

• Cybersecurity Risk and Gap Assessments
• Cybersecurity Technical Assessments
• CMMC, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-115, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53 (FISMA, FedRAMP, etc.)
• ISO 27001/27002, PCI, HIPPA/HITRUST, FFIEC
• AICPA Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework
• AICPA SOC 1/2/3

As an InfoAssurance & Cybersecurity Intern, You Will

You will play a supportive role in performing technology, cybersecurity, privacy, and general control audit/advisory engagements, alongside technical cybersecurity assessments. Under the guidance of a Cybersecurity/Risk Accounting & Advisory Services (RAAS) Manager and Partner, your responsibilities will include:

• Helping to identify cybersecurity control weaknesses, design gaps, vulnerabilities, audit exceptions, and inefficiencies, proposing appropriate recommendations to management.
• Supporting the development of robust work papers that conform to the firm's methodology and standards.
• Participating actively in report drafting.
• Identifying and effectively communicating results to leadership.
• Maintaining a strong client focus by understanding business needs and developing productive working relationships with client personnel to achieve audit objectives.
• Demonstrating strong project management skills, the ability to multi-task, and meticulous attention to detail.

Conducting Cyber Services in Areas Such As

Your work will involve supporting critical cyber services, including:

• Cybersecurity Readiness Assessments
• Vulnerability Assessments
• Attack & Penetration Studies
• Incident Response
• Cybersecurity Governance Risk & Compliance Examinations

What You Bring To The Role

Cherry Bekaert is looking for motivated individuals who possess:

• Current enrollment as a junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor's Degree, with a preference for Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or Mathematics.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above is preferred, though not strictly required.
• A genuine interest in technology risk management and IT governance principles.
• A willingness to pursue relevant professional designations (e.g., CPA, CISA, CISSP, etc.).

What You Can Expect From Us

Cherry Bekaert is dedicated to fostering an environment where you can thrive, offering:

• Shared values that promote inclusion and belonging, including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect.
• The opportunity to innovate and engage in motivating work.
• A collaborative environment focused on career growth and continuous professional development.
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package prioritizing your wellbeing.
• Flexibility to perform impactful work while enjoying life outside of work.
• Opportunities to connect and learn from diverse professionals and cultures.

Key skills/competency

• Cybersecurity
• IT Audit
• Risk Management
• Compliance
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• CMMC
• SOC Audits
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Incident Response
• Project Management