Fortinet

Application Security Intern

InternshipHybridChennai, Tamil Nadu3 months43K/mo2 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Join Fortinet in Chennai as a Application Security Intern. This entry-level internship is designed for students and recent graduates who learn best by building, shipping and getting real feedback on application security work. About the role As a Application Security Intern at Fortinet, your core…

Skills you'll use

Secure CodingSAST / DASTOWASP Top 10PythonCode ReviewCI/CD SecurityThreat ModellingAPI SecurityGitDocumentation

What you'll do

Work on reviewing code and pipelines for security defects before release alongside the core team
Apply Secure Coding, SAST / DAST, OWASP Top 10, Python to live, production-facing problems
Document your work clearly for reviewers and stakeholders
Participate in reviews and act on the feedback you receive
Collaborate across engineering, product, design or business as required
Follow the team's quality, testing and documentation standards

Who can apply

Pursuing or recently completed B.E./B.Tech/BCA/MCA — 2026 freshers & final-year students welcome
Working knowledge of Secure Coding, SAST / DAST, OWASP Top 10 (or a genuine willingness to learn them)
Strong fundamentals in your discipline and clear problem-solving ability
Care with detail and the discipline to document your work
Clear written and verbal communication in English
Based in or willing to work from Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Perks & benefits

Mentorship from a named mentorLive project experienceExposure to professional tools and workflowsPre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunityFlexible working hours

Interview & selection process

2 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Technical interview on fundamentals and your projects

About Fortinet

Fortinet operates in the cybersecurity sector and has an active presence in Chennai. Interns here are put on real work from the start, because the team's view is that the fastest way to learn a craft is to practise it under people who already do it well — not to watch it from a distance. The work…

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