Cybersecurity Intern
SportsBUZZ
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Job Description
About SPORTSBUZZ
SPORTSBUZZ is an EdTech and IT solutions provider focused on making learners industry-ready through practical exposure, real-time projects, and structured mentorship. The organization aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional cybersecurity practices by offering hands-on training aligned with industry standards.
About the Cybersecurity Intern Role
As a Cybersecurity Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in securing systems, analyzing threats, and protecting digital infrastructure. This role is ideal for students or fresh graduates looking to build a strong foundation in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and information security.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts, logs, and system activity
- Assist in identifying vulnerabilities and implementing mitigation strategies
- Support risk assessments and penetration testing under expert guidance
- Create, document, and update security policies and compliance reports
- Assist IT teams in investigating and responding to security incidents
- Research emerging threats, malware patterns, and attack techniques
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related fields
Required Skills
- Basic understanding of firewalls, network security, and IDS/IPS systems
- Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp Suite, or Kali Linux (preferred)
- Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities is an advantage
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Pay Range and Compensation Package
- Stipend: ₹7,500 (Performance-Based)
- Certificate of Internship
- Potential full-time role based on performance
Equal Opportunity for All
SPORTSBUZZ is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Key skills/competency
- Security Monitoring
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Penetration Testing
- Incident Response
- Threat Research
- Network Security
- Information Security
- Ethical Hacking
- Risk Management
- OWASP Top 10
How to Get Hired at SportsBUZZ
- Research SPORTSBUZZ's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant coursework, projects, and any practical experience in cybersecurity or IT.
- Showcase practical skills: Emphasize familiarity with tools like Wireshark, Metasploit, or Kali Linux in your application.
- Prepare for technical questions: Review fundamental concepts in network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
- Demonstrate problem-solving: Be ready to discuss how you approach security challenges and analyze threats effectively.
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