The Information Security Internship Program (a parnership between ODU's Center for Cyber Security Education and Research, Information Technology Services and Career Development Services) provides real-world information security experience to cybersecurity students. Rising sophomores who are enrolled in a cybersecurity undergraduate program at ODU can apply to work in ODU's information security program, gaining hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technologies. We also provide placement opportunities with external employers.

About The Internship
We are looking for students who are willing to commit to a three-year internship. Students who are selected for the program will:

Begin in the summer between the first and second year of coursework, and continue through graduation. (Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors will be considered.)
Work with the ITS Security Operations team 20 hours per week during summer, fall and spring semesters.
Learn about our information security program and gain operational experience during the first year.
Participate in vendor meetings, local security organization networking and other operational opportunities throughout the year.
Work on assignments and help to research emerging opportunities that will further develop the information security program.
Get paid for skills and knowledge while working a flexible schedule.
Earn credit after meeting department internship requirements.
Requirements
We're looking for students who have the following skills:

The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
The ability to collaborate within a team environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent data gathering, analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent customer service or client management skills
Basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles, tools and devices
Experience working with one or more of the following: Java, Python, HTML, C, C#, C++, database design and development
Working knowledge of TCP/IP and network analysis

What You'll Learn
Security Operations/Incident Response
Security incident response
Firewall and network security configuration
Intrusion detection
Log monitoring

Endpoint Security
Antivirus and systems protection
Encryption management
Vulnerability management processes

Risk and Governance
Information security frameworks
Security assessments
Training and awareness programs
Legal and compliance issues facing security professionals

Identity and Access Management
Identity, roles and access provisioning
Business analysis and systems design
Authentication systems management
Multi-factor authentication engineering