Endpoint Security and Incident Response Virtual Internship
This comprehensive 14-week virtual internship track focuses on developing skills in endpoint security and incident response. Participants will learn to implement robust endpoint protection strategies, investigate security incidents, and develop effective incident response plans to mitigate the impact of cyber threats on end-user devices. Through a series of hands-on projects, students will gain practical experience in using industry-standard tools and techniques to secure endpoints, detect and analyze security incidents, and develop incident response plans. By the end of the internship, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively protect and defend endpoints against a wide range of cyber threats, making them valuable assets in the field of cybersecurity.
Track Overview
Tasks & Milestones
Inventory and Assess Endpoints
IntermediateConduct an inventory of end-user devices and assess their security posture
Deploy and Configure Endpoint Security Solutions
IntermediateInstall and configure an endpoint security solution to protect a set of end-user devices
Investigate a Security Incident
IntermediateInvestigate a simulated security incident and develop an incident response plan
Conduct a Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Test
AdvancedPerform a vulnerability assessment and penetration test on a set of end-user devices
Secure a Corporate Endpoint Environment
AdvancedImplement endpoint protection strategies, investigate security incidents, and develop incident response plans for a simulated corporate environment
Prerequisites
- • Basic understanding of computer networking and security concepts
- • Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems
- • Fundamental programming skills (e.g., Python, Bash)
- • Familiarity with cybersecurity tools and techniques
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Earn a certificate upon successful completion