Cybersecurity Specialist Internship Opportunity: Empower Emerging Talent with Real-World Experience (Sept. 2025)

Contact principal
Herzing College Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Chantelle Ducolon
Director of Career Services
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Chronologie
  • septembre 8, 2025
    Début de Expérience
  • septembre 10, 2025
    Employer meeting
  • septembre 27, 2025
    Mid-check in
  • octobre 10, 2025
    Fin de Expérience
Expérience
2 projets souhaités
Dates fixées par le Expérience
Compagnies privilégiées
N'importe où
Tout type de Compagnie
It & computing, Technology

Portée de Expérience

Catégories
Sécurité (cybersécurité et sécurité informatique) Technologie de l'information Analyse des données Cloud technologies
Compétences
security strategies cyber security constructive feedback research
Objectifs et capacités de Apprenant.es

Herzing College invites employers to engage with Cybersecurity Specialist students through a dynamic internship program. This initiative aims to enhance students' practical skills while offering valuable contributions to your organization. Our learners are equipped with foundational knowledge in cybersecurity and are eager to apply their skills to real-world challenges.


Students are prepared to:

  • Analyze and assess security risks
  • Develop and implement security strategies
  • Research and resolve complex security issues

As an employer, your role includes:

  • Providing regular guidance and feedback
  • Ensuring the students have the necessary information and resources
  • Conducting a Weekly online inquiry session for questions/ topic support
  • Offering constructive feedback through the Riipen platform


Apprenant.es

Apprenant.es
Diplôme
Niveau Débutant, Intermédiaire
12 Apprenant.es dans le programme
Projet
100 heures par Apprenant.e
Les Educateur.trices affectent les Apprenant.es à des projets
Projets individuels
Résultats et livrables attendus

At the end of this collaboration, you will receive:

  • Final Report: A detailed report from students highlighting their findings and recommendations.
  • Timecards: An electronic link to the student's timecard will be sent & requires verification from the host.
  • Assessment: An electronic link for a student evaluation that focuses on skills, employability, attitude, behaviour, and accomplishments will be sent & requires completion from the host.


Chronologie du projet
  • septembre 8, 2025
    Début de Expérience
  • septembre 10, 2025
    Employer meeting
  • septembre 27, 2025
    Mid-check in
  • octobre 10, 2025
    Fin de Expérience

Exemples de projets

This Experience is ideal for projects that focus on practical cybersecurity challenges and solutions. Here are some examples:

  1. Developing Security and Privacy Strategies: Collaborate on creating comprehensive security policies and procedures for data protection.
  2. Risk Assessment: Analyze the potential risks associated with specific systems and propose mitigation strategies.
  3. Complex Security Issue Resolution: Research and address intricate security issues within your organization’s infrastructure.
  4. Solution Proposals: Recommend actionable solutions to identified security risks and vulnerabilities.
  5. Historical Security Problem Analysis: Evaluate past security incidents to identify lessons learned and suggest improvements.


Critères supplé mentaires pour Compagnie

Les Compagnies doivent répondre aux questions suivantes pour soumettre une demande de jumelage pour cette Expérience:

  • Q1 - Texte court
    Is there a designated technical administrator or mentor who will oversee the project and provide guidance to students throughout the internship?  *
  • Q2 - Texte court
    Will students require access to specific software, platforms, or technical resources to complete the project? If yes, can these resources be set up before the internship begins to ensure a smooth start?  *
  • Q3 - Texte court
    Can the Project Administrator commit to participating in [bi-weekly] check-ins and responding to periodic inquiries/ emails throughout the project?  *
  • Q4 - Texte court
    What specific resources, mentorship, or training will your organization provide to help students successfully complete the project?  *
  • Q5 - Texte court
    Would you be available for a brief call to discuss the project scope and confirm its suitability for the internship experience?  *