Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking Fundamentals Internship
A self-paced virtual internship on defensive cyber security: security principles, network defence, OWASP Top 10 web risks, incident response and the ethics of authorised testing, with module exams and a QR-verifiable certificate.
Overview
The Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking Fundamentals Internship is a self-paced virtual internship that builds a clear, defensive understanding of how organisations protect their systems, networks and data. It focuses on concepts, terminology and best practices that security analysts, developers and IT administrators use every day.
You start with the foundations: the CIA triad, threats, vulnerabilities and risk, authentication and cryptography basics. You then study network defence with firewalls, intrusion detection and secure protocols, followed by web application security through the OWASP Top 10. The final module covers security operations, vulnerability management, incident response and the legal and ethical framework of authorised security testing, including scope, permission and responsible disclosure.
The program is conceptual and defensive by design. It explains what common risks are and how they are prevented and detected, rather than how to carry out attacks. Each module includes study notes and a timed online MCQ exam, and the last module contains a capstone brief in which you prepare a security assessment and hardening plan for a fictional small business. Learners who meet the exam requirements receive a QR-verifiable internship certificate showing the internship period.
What this internship covers
- CIA triad, risk concepts, authentication, hashing and encryption basics
- Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, TLS, segmentation and zero trust principles
- OWASP Top 10 categories and secure coding defences
- SIEM, logging, vulnerability management and CVSS scoring
- Incident response lifecycle and evidence handling
- Ethics, scope and permission in authorised security testing
Who is this for?
This internship suits learners with a technical background who want a structured introduction to defensive security.
- Students of computer science, IT, electronics or related degree and diploma programs
- Developers, network or system administrators who want to strengthen security awareness
- Prerequisite: working knowledge of computers, operating systems and basic networking terms such as IP address and port
- Recommended: familiarity with how websites and web applications work
Course duration: 3 months – 6 months · 80 hours of learning
What you’ll learn
Benefits
- QR-verifiable internship certificate showing the internship period
- Portfolio-ready capstone security assessment and hardening plan
- Module-wise study material on defensive security concepts
- Self-paced online learning with no fixed schedule
- Instant results for every module exam
Course modules
Modules unlock one after another. Pass each module exam to open the next.
Learn the core vocabulary of information security, from the CIA triad and risk to authentication and basic cryptography.
- The CIA triad and security goals
- Threats, vulnerabilities, risk and social engineering
- Authentication, MFA and least privilege
- Hashing, encryption and defence in depth
Outcomes: Explain confidentiality, integrity and availability; Distinguish threats, vulnerabilities and risk; Describe hashing, encryption and MFA
Understand how networks are protected using firewalls, intrusion detection, secure protocols, segmentation and zero trust principles.
- Ports, protocols and secure alternatives
- Firewalls, IDS and IPS
- VPNs, TLS and certificates
- Segmentation, DMZ, Wi-Fi security and zero trust
Outcomes: Compare firewall, IDS and IPS functions; Choose secure protocols for remote access and web traffic; Explain segmentation, DMZs and zero trust
Study the most critical web application security risks identified by OWASP and the secure coding practices that prevent them.
- Overview of the OWASP Top 10
- Injection, XSS and CSRF defences
- Access control, authentication and password storage
- Misconfiguration, components, secure headers and cookies
Outcomes: Name key OWASP Top 10 risk categories; Match common web risks to their defences; Apply secure headers, cookies and input handling
Learn how security teams monitor, manage vulnerabilities and respond to incidents, and the legal and ethical rules that govern authorised security testing.
- SIEM, logging and monitoring
- Vulnerability management, CVE and CVSS
- Incident response lifecycle and evidence handling
- Ethics of authorised testing and responsible disclosure
Outcomes: Explain SIEM, CVE and CVSS in security operations; Describe the incident response lifecycle; Apply scope, permission and disclosure ethics
How it works
Choose & enroll
Pick your course duration, register, verify your email and pay securely online.
Study each module
Your course dates are set automatically. Learn the topics and study material of each module.
Pass module exams
Take the module exams in order — pass one to unlock the next. 2 attempts per module.
Get your e-Certificate
Reach a 70% average across all modules to unlock your verifiable e-Certificate.
Assessment & certification rules
Four module exams of 10 multiple-choice questions each (15 minutes per module). Pass each module with 60% and reach a 70% overall average to earn your internship certificate.
| Module exams | 4, taken in order (each module unlocks after the previous one is passed) |
|---|---|
| Questions per module | 10 multiple-choice |
| Pass mark per module | 60% (unless stated on the module) |
| Needed for the e-Certificate | All modules passed and an average of 70% or more (best score of each module, weighted by marks) |
| Attempts | 2 free attempts per module; an extra attempt costs ₹199 |
| Completion deadline | All module exams must be completed within your course duration (extension of 30 days available for ₹299) |
| Certificate release | On the end date of your course, after all requirements are met |
| Grading | Automatic, immediately after submission |
Your e-Certificate
On completion you receive a QR-verifiable digital internship certificate showing your name, the program, your internship period and learning hours. Anyone can verify it online using the certificate number.
- Unique certificate number and verification ID
- QR code linking to the public verification page — employers can check it in seconds
- Shows your course period and learning hours
- Validity: Lifetime
Internship program
This is a self-paced virtual internship. You learn from written study material and online assessments at your own pace; there are no live classes, assigned mentors or placement commitments.
How the internship works
- Enrol and begin your internship period from your learner dashboard
- Study the four modules in order, from security fundamentals to incident response
- Attempt the timed online MCQ exam for each module and see your result instantly
- Score at least 60% in every module and keep a 70% overall average
- Complete the capstone project brief included in Module 4
Capstone project
The capstone asks you to act as a security analyst for a fictional small business. You prepare an asset inventory, a risk register, a prioritised hardening checklist mapped to OWASP and network controls, and a short incident response plan. The work is documentation-based and needs no access to any real system.
Internship certificate
After meeting the exam requirements you receive a digital internship certificate with your name, program title and internship period. A QR code on the certificate allows anyone to verify it online. The certificate confirms completion of this online program and is not a job offer or professional licence.
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Frequently asked questions
The program is planned around about 80 hours of study. It is self-paced, so you decide how quickly you move through the four modules.
No prior security experience is required, but you should be comfortable with computers, operating systems and basic networking terms. The first module introduces the core security vocabulary.
Every module exam comes with 2 free attempts. If you need more, extra attempts can be purchased from your dashboard.
Once you pass every module with at least 60% and reach a 70% overall average, you receive a digital internship certificate showing your internship period. It carries a QR code that links to an online verification page.
You prepare a security assessment and hardening plan for a fictional small business, including a risk register and an incident response outline. It is a written, defensive exercise and does not involve testing any real system.