Awura Computing PLC
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Unpaid Internship - Cybersecurity Intern
Addis Ababa - Kenya
Full-Time
Internship
Posted
8 months ago
Experience
0 years
Salary
Unpaid Internship
Deadline
Closed
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Intern to support our team in protecting company systems, networks, and data. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates who want hands-on experience in cybersecurity and IT security practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in monitoring network and system activities for security threats.
- Support in identifying, analyzing, and reporting security vulnerabilities.
- Help maintain security tools (antivirus, firewalls, access control systems).
- Participate in security audits and documentation.
- Assist in implementing security awareness initiatives.
- Work with the IT team to improve overall system security.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, malware, phishing, etc.).
- Familiarity with operating systems (Windows/Linux).
- Basic knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPN).
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Currently studying Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or related field (preferred but not required).
- Exposure to security tools (SIEM, Kali Linux, Wireshark).
- Understanding of secure coding practices.
- Knowledge of cloud security basics.
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on experience with real-world cybersecurity tasks.
- Opportunity to learn from experienced professionals.
- Experience helpful for future cybersecurity and IT roles.
Skills Required:
- Computer / Software / It / Data
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