Cyber Security - Professional Internship Program

Are you looking to start your career in the field of your studies or even something bigger?
Our Professional Internship Program is a structured program run by qualified staff that offers students a career readiness program, industry mentor, and placement in a professional environment. Each student will develop career-ready skills, providing a solid link between study, employment and industry.

Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to undertake placement relevant to your field of study.

Learning Opportunities:
 
In addition to the core learning outcomes of this program, you will have the opportunity to:

• Learn how cyber security tools, systems, and software are installed, configured, and maintained to protect organisational data.
• Gain hands-on experience identifying, troubleshooting, and responding to security-related issues across systems and networks.
• Support staff and students by guiding them through secure practices and helping resolve access, login, or security-related issues.
• Learn how to review system logs, alerts, and security records to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, or unusual activity.
• Assist with managing user accounts, permissions, and access controls in line with security policies.
• Support the secure deployment of hardware, software, and devices while ensuring compliance with cyber security standards and best practices.

Please note: Responsibilities and detailed IT projects will be determined based on your educational background, interests, and skills. 
 
 To apply for this program:

- Currently studying or recently completed relevant Cyber Security / Networking/IT qualification
- Demonstrate excellent English language proficiency or be a native speaker
- Keen interest in Cyber Security, Networking and knowledge of IT Help Desk

About Eightfold Institute:
 
Eightfold Institute is dedicated to helping students and graduates to develop their knowledge, skills and abilities by providing Professional Development and Internship Programs. We provide you with actual industry experience in your profession and the skills to help you succeed in your career.

Our focus is to ensure the program maximises your work integrated learning experience. Fees apply for the program. Throughout the program, you will strengthen your employment prospects, improve your work readiness and general skills to help you toward future employment opportunities. Register your interest with our Professional Development and Internship Program.

There is no better place to show what you’re made of – apply now!
Additional information

• Gain practical experience within the workplace
• Make valuable connections within your industry
• Develop your professional branding