Cyber Security Intern

Codezyng Private Limited; Udupi district; On-site; INR 167,000 - 312,000; Part time

Job summary

Zoho is seeking an enthusiastic Cyber Security Intern to join our Information Security team. The role focuses on building foundational skills in networking, OS, and cybersecurity, with hands-on involvement in VAPT, security testing, and research.

You will work with infrastructure, developers, and QA to identify vulnerabilities, support audits, and evolve into a Cyber Security SME. This internship offers real-world experience and potential full-time opportunities based on performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or final-year student in CS/IT/Cyber Security or related field.
• Strong understanding of computer networks, operating systems, and security fundamentals.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, VPNs, and Firewalls.
• Basic understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and common attack vectors.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line usage.
• Understanding of authentication, authorization, encryption, and cryptography concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Curiosity, self-learning mindset, and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) activities.
• Prepare security assessment reports and documentation.
• Perform security testing of web applications, APIs, networks, and wireless environments.
• Support security audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives.
• Monitor security alerts, logs, and incidents using security monitoring tools.
• Participate in incident investigation and root cause analysis activities.
• Conduct research on evolving cyber threats and translate findings into security improvements, and support proactive risk mitigation initiatives.
• Support secure coding and application security review activities.
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, QA, and infrastructure teams on security best practices.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Operating systems

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Ethical hacking

Security research

Education

Bachelor's degree or final-year in CS/IT/Cyber Security

Tools

Burp Suite

Nmap

Wireshark

OWASP ZAP

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and security-minded Cyber Security Intern to join our growing Information Security team. The ideal candidate should possess a strong foundation in networking, operating systems, and cybersecurity fundamentals, along with a passion for ethical hacking, penetration testing, and security research.

This role is designed for candidates who aspire to build a long-term career in Cyber Security and eventually grow into a Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert (SME). The intern will work closely with infrastructure teams, developers, and QA teams to identify vulnerabilities, improve security posture, and support information security initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) activities.
• Prepare security assessment reports and documentation.
• Perform security testing of web applications, APIs, networks, and wireless environments.
• Support security audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives.
• Monitor security alerts, logs, and incidents using security monitoring tools.
• Participate in incident investigation and root cause analysis activities.
• Conduct research on evolving cyber threats and attack techniques, translate findings into security improvements, and support proactive risk mitigation initiatives.
• Support secure coding and application security review activities.
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, QA, and infrastructure teams on security best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or final-year student) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Information Security, Computer Applications, or related field
• Strong understanding of Computer Networks, Operating Systems, and Security Fundamentals
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, VPNs, and Firewalls
• Basic understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and common attack vectors
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line usage
• Understanding of authentication, authorization, encryption, and cryptography concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Curiosity, self-learning mindset, and strong attention to detail

Preferred Certifications

Candidates with one or more of the following certifications or training programs will be preferred:

• Certificate of Completion – Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking
• Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate V2
• Web Application Security Certification
• Cisco Cybersecurity Course / Cybersecurity Essentials
• Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT or equivalent)
• ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
• TryHackMe or Hack The Box Learning Paths

Good to Have

• Familiarity with security tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit, OWASP ZAP, or Nessus
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Participation in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions or bug bounty programs
• Academic projects related to cybersecurity, networking, or ethical hacking
• Exposure to SIEM, SOC operations, or threat intelligence concepts
• Knowledge of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC)

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on real-world security assessments and client environments
• Hands-on exposure to vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, cloud security, and security operations
• Learning and growth-oriented environment with mentorship from experienced security professionals
• Exposure to modern cybersecurity practices, threat detection, and security automation technologies
• Defined career progression toward Security Analyst, Security Engineer, and Cyber Security SME roles
• Opportunity for full-time employment based on performance