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What are some ways to find and have a good chance at landing Cybersecurity internships that will give me meaningful and practical experience ?

I am planning on pursuing a career in the Cybersecurity or Criminology fields, or both, once I graduate with my Bachelors in both.

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Shivam’s Answer

Hi Dustin! It's so great to see more people developing an interest in the cybersecurity field these days.
Cybersecurity is a vast and diverse domain, so it’s important to identify which areas truly spark your interest. I’m currently working as a Cloud Security Engineer, and I can vouch for the fact that a few key skills helped me transition from a software engineering background into cybersecurity - namely, a solid understanding of the cloud (especially AWS) and developing a strong security mindset. That means getting comfortable with the fundamentals like API security, application security, CI/CD pipelines, log monitoring and analysis, and more.
To explore different career paths within cybersecurity, I highly recommend checking out CyberSeek - cyberseek.org/pathway.html. It’s a great resource to understand potential roles and the skills or certifications that align with each.
Also, try volunteering for projects in your labs and take time to network with industry professionals - those connections and real-world experiences can offer invaluable insights.
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Donna’s Answer

Dustin;

I have worked with several interns at Verizon. Although I am not in Cyber Security, I am sure Verizon has several areas of study which college students are interested in.

I have included the Verizon internship website below. I invite you to look through the qualifications and job categories. If you end up at Verizon for your internship. Please look up Donna Hull on the EWeb and give me a shout out.

Donna recommends the following next steps:

https://mycareer.verizon.com/life-at-verizon/students-internships/
Thank you comment icon Thank you Donna that is extremely helpful! Dustin
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Edmond’s Answer

This might sound too simplistic but I would say just apply. Many large corporations offer summer internships, and there's always more applicants than available spots.

Check out the local chapters of cybersecurity non-profits. Most offer in-person events which provide a great opportunity to ask questions, and even find internships. These are OWASP (owasp.org), ISC2 (isc2.org), ISSA (issa.org), Cloud Security Alliance (cloudsecurityalliance.org), etc.
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Patrick’s Answer

I suggest researching and applying to work for any MSSP or MDR security company. Some examples include ReliaQuest, Arctic Wolf, Red Canary, Huntress, and so forth.

They provide you the ability to learn from various customer environments which include security operational controls such as EDR's, SIEMS, Firewalls, etc. You will not get this experience solely from working with one company.

I recommend also networking with your previous classmates and or friends who already have a position in these companies. The reason why is that they can provide you a referral which increases your chances of getting hired (given that you are a good candidate).

Best of luck in your applications!

- Patrick
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