Potentiam

Cybersecurity Intern

InternshipIn OfficeSalem, Tamil Nadu3 months1 openingImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Join Potentiam in Salem as a Cybersecurity Intern and take the first meaningful step in your professional journey. This internship offers a structured, guided environment where you will spend your time protecting systems, networks and data from threats, learn directly from industry practitioners…

Skills you'll use

Network SecurityLinuxOWASP Top 10VAPT BasicsSIEMFirewallsCryptography BasicsIncident ResponseScriptingAnalytical Thinking

What you'll do

Support vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
Monitor logs and security alerts
Assist with incident response and remediation
Harden systems and review configurations
Document findings and security recommendations
Document work clearly and act on feedback

Who can apply

Pursuing or recently completed a relevant degree/diploma
Foundational knowledge of Network Security, Linux, OWASP Top 10, VAPT Basics
Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude
Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines
Based in or open to working from Salem

Perks & benefits

Internship Certificate on completionLetter of Recommendation for strong performersHands-on mentorship from experienced professionalsReal-world, portfolio-worthy project experiencePre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunity based on performanceFlexible, learning-focused work environment

Interview & selection process

2 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Technical screening — Cybersecurity Intern fundamentals and a short practical exercise or take-home task.
2Managerial + HR round — your thinking, past projects, communication and joining details.

About Potentiam

About Potentiam Potentiam helps European SMEs build world-class offshore teams, with offices in Bangalore, Iași (Romania) and Cape Town. It supports clients across finance, energy, leisure, marketing, business services and technology with highly qualified, motivated professionals, and manages…

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