Cyber Security Intern

Blingsquare; India; On-site; INR 123,000 - 335,000; Part time

Job summary

A tech-focused company based in India is seeking a Cyber Security Intern to assist in security testing and vulnerability assessments. This hybrid/remote position is ideal for candidates interested in ethical hacking and cybersecurity. Responsibilities include monitoring server logs, using security tools like OWASP ZAP, and reporting vulnerabilities. No advanced experience is necessary, just a strong willingness to learn and engage in hands-on security tasks.

Qualifications

• No advanced experience required; willingness to learn is essential.
• Familiarity with basic security concepts is a plus.
• Interest in ethical hacking, cybersecurity concepts, or cloud platforms.
• Ability to learn tools and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in basic scanning and security testing of applications.
• Run tools like OWASP ZAP and Nmap for security assessments.
• Help monitor server and firewall logs to detect anomalies.
• Report and document basic vulnerabilities identified during tests.
• Assist in the tracking of SSL expiry and access control checks.
• Learn and follow OWASP Top 10 and basic security guidelines.
• Support the tech team in verification after bugs are fixed.
• Research latest cyber threats, CVEs, and security updates.

Skills

Basic understanding of networking

Familiarity with Linux commands

Interest in ethical hacking

Ability to learn tools

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

OWASP ZAP

Nmap

Burp Suite (Community Edition)

Job description

Job ID: JOB1764096310 | Hybrid / Remote (Based on requirement)

We are looking for a Cyber Security Intern who is curious about ethical hacking, application security, cloud protection, and security testing. This role is focused on learning and supporting security tasks for websites, mobile apps, and cloud infrastructure. No advanced experience required — just willingness to learn and do hands‑on work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in basic scanning and security testing of applications and websites
• Run tools like OWASP ZAP, Nmap, Burp Suite (Community Edition)
• Help monitor server and firewall logs
• Report and document basic vulnerabilities
• Assist in SSL expiry tracking, access control checks, and update logs
• Learn and follow OWASP Top 10 and basic security guidelines
• Support the tech team in verification after bugs are fixed
• Research latest cyber threats, CVEs, and security updates.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & REQUIRED SKILLS

• Basic understanding of networking, HTTP, and how websites/apps work
• Familiarity with Linux commands (optional but helpful)
• Interest in ethical hacking, cybersecurity concepts, or cloud platforms
• Ability to learn tools and follow instructions

Location: Hybrid / Remote (Based on requirement)