Cybersecurity Risk Intern: Hands-On, 10-Week Hartford Program

Nassau Financial Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau Financial Group in Hartford, CT offers a 10-week summer internship in Cybersecurity Risk designed for college students exploring insurance and asset management. This program provides hands-on exposure to threat management, governance, risk assessments, and working with third‑party security reviews.

Interns gain practical experience across security frameworks, incident response, and regulatory compliance while building professional relationships with seasoned Nassau professionals.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Technology Risk Management, or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with solid decision-making abilities.
• Able to independently understand complex business issues.
• Knowledge of insurance and financial markets is a plus.
• Familiarity with technology infrastructure and AI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks across Nassau’s Cybersecurity Risk Team supporting enterprise security and risk management activities.
• Develop understanding of cybersecurity risk domains including threat management, vulnerability management, third‑party risk, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Support cybersecurity risk assessments by evaluating threats, vulnerabilities, control effectiveness, and residual risk.
• Assist in assessing third‑party service providers, including reviews of controls, SOC reports, questionnaires, and external security ratings.
• Participate in security governance activities like risk reporting, policy development, control reviews, and compliance initiatives.
• Gain exposure to cybersecurity frameworks, incident response, business resiliency, and emerging technology risks including AI.
• Interact with other areas of the company and build relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Decision making

Independent

Microsoft Office

Team player

Insurance knowledge

AI knowledge

Education

Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity/Technology Risk Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nassau Financial Group in Hartford, CT offers a 10-week summer internship in Cybersecurity Risk designed for college students exploring insurance and asset management. This program provides hands-on exposure to threat management, governance, risk assessments, and working with third‑party security reviews.

Interns gain practical experience across security frameworks, incident response, and regulatory compliance while building professional relationships with seasoned Nassau professionals.