Security Analyst Intern
Cyvigilant Technologies wants a Security Analyst Intern in Delhi to work on vulnerability testing, research and reporting. The stipend of ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 a month is above typical for internships in the same field across India.
How the stipend compares
At ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 a month, this pays above typical for internships in the same field across India. Over six months, that counts in its favour.
What the internship involves
- Help spot and examine weak points in sites, apps, APIs and wider systems.
- Back up the security team on vulnerability assessments and light penetration testing, with experienced professionals guiding the testing.
- Work with scanning and analysis tools, then help shape the results into thorough vulnerability reports.
- Record what you tested, what you found and how each issue could be fixed.
- Read up on typical cyber threats, flaws and attack methods.
- Follow current developments in threats and vulnerabilities.
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Who can apply and what to bring
The post is open to people who are studying for, or have lately finished, a B.Tech, B.E., M.Tech, MCA, BCA or another relevant degree. Fields named are Computer Science, Cybersecurity and Information Technology, or something close to them.
- Networking fundamentals: protocols such as HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP and DNS, and how ports work.
- A basic grasp of Linux and working from the command line.
- Sharp analytical and problem-solving ability, and clear communication and documentation.
- Real eagerness to learn about cybersecurity.
- Preferred: basic web application security and knowledge of common vulnerabilities.
- An advantage: familiarity with Nmap, Burp Suite, Wireshark, OWASP ZAP or similar tools.
- Good to have: the OWASP Top 10, an understanding of VAPT, and time spent on practice labs like Hack The Box, TryHackMe or PortSwigger Web Security Academy.
The internship lasts six months. It is on-site at NSP, Delhi, with a six-day working week.
How much attention it is getting
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Our screening
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How to get ready
- Brush up on how DNS, ports and HTTP/HTTPS work, so you can explain them in plain words.
- Spend time on a practice lab and be ready to talk through one flaw you found and how you confirmed it.
- Scan a lab target with Nmap or Burp Suite and write a short report on the results. Writing up findings is part of this role.
- Practise getting around Linux without a graphical interface.
- Go through the OWASP Top 10 and keep a couple of examples in mind.
Questions people ask about this role
Does this internship pay a stipend?
Yes. It pays ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 a month.
Where is the internship and how long is it?
It is on-site at NSP, Delhi. It runs for six months, six days a week.
Do I need deep penetration testing experience?
No. The post asks for networking fundamentals and basic Linux understanding. Web application security knowledge is preferred and tool familiarity is an advantage.