Cyber Security Internship
Diffzene is taking on cyber security interns for a remote, 3-month internship covering penetration testing, incident response and web application security. It pays ₹8,000 to ₹16,000 a month, and there are 18 openings.
How the stipend compares
At ₹8,000 to ₹16,000 a month, this pays below typical for remote internships in the same field. The range is wide, so it is worth finding out where you would fall in it.
What you would work on
You would assist with security assessments and penetration testing on systems and networks. You would also analyse security incidents and respond to them, with the aim of keeping Diffzene's systems intact.
You would work with the IT team to design and put in place measures against cyber threats. You would help monitor and maintain the security setup, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems. You would also look for weaknesses in web applications and suggest ways to reduce the risk.
Research is part of it too. You would study new cyber threats, suggest ways to prevent them, and keep up with current security trends and technologies. The skills tied to the work are Python, computer networking, Linux, ethical hacking, VAPT and web application security.
Who can apply
- The post asks for Computer Science Engineering students.
- You need relevant skills and an interest in the field.
- You must be free for a remote internship lasting 3 months.
- You should be able to start between 19 October and 23 November 2026.
- Women who want to begin or restart their careers can also apply.
The listed skills are Python, computer networking, Linux, ethical hacking, VAPT and web application security. The internship also offers a certificate, a letter of recommendation, flexible work hours and a 5-day week.
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Skills in this post and in the wider market
- Python
- Computer Networking
- Linux
- Ethical Hacking
- VAPT
- Web Application Security
- HTML 25%
- JavaScript 17%
- CSS 16%
- Node.js 15%
This post asks for Python, networking, Linux, ethical hacking, VAPT and web application security. Similar roles most often ask for HTML, Python, JavaScript, CSS, Node.js and React, so only Python overlaps. This one leans more towards security than web development.
Timing to keep in mind
- Apply by
- 19 Nov 2026 (30 days left)
Applications close in November 2026. The internship can start anywhere from 19 October to 23 November 2026 and runs for 3 months.
About Diffzene
- Open roles we track from them
- 8
Diffzene is an IT company working on software, web and mobile apps, cloud solutions, data analytics and newer technologies. It is hiring for several roles, not just this one.
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How to stand out
- Practise on a Linux machine until the command line feels easy. Set up a small lab of your own to test things in.
- Be ready to explain basic networking, such as how traffic moves and what a firewall does, in simple words.
- Keep a short write-up of any VAPT or web security practice you have done, covering what you found and how you would fix it.
- Write a small Python script that automates a security-related task, and keep it where you can show it.
- Read about recent cyber threats and be ready to say how you would guard against one of them.
Questions people ask about this role
Is this internship paid?
Yes. The stipend is ₹8,000 to ₹16,000 a month. That is below typical for remote internships in the same field.
Do I have to go to an office?
No. The post describes it as a remote internship, with flexible work hours and a 5-day week.
How long is it and when does it start?
It runs for 3 months. You should be able to start between 19 October and 23 November 2026.