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CYBERSECURITY & ETHICAL HACKING TRACK

Remote Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking Internship

Explore defensive security, OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, secure coding practices, and practical network analysis.

Track Duration

1 Month

4 structured project weeks + review.

Delivery Mode

100% Remote / Online

Work from anywhere with mentor feedback.

Tuition Fee

Free (₹0 Fee)

Free project sprint; optional ₹149 verified certificate.

Performance Track

Stipend Evaluation

Top performers evaluated for paid extension.

What You Will Build & Master

The Cognolynx Cybersecurity Internship introduces students to real-world information security, ethical vulnerability assessment, network inspection, and defensive hardening against common cyber threats.

Focus Specializations in this Track

OWASP Top 10 Web Vulnerabilities AnalysisNetwork Scanning & Packet Analysis (Wireshark, Nmap)Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing BasicsSecure Coding & Input Sanitization PrinciplesVulnerability Assessment & ReportingSecurity Operations & Incident Awareness

Tools & Technologies

WiresharkNmapOWASP ZAPBurp Suite (Community)LinuxPython Scripting

Hands-On Milestone Schedule

Structured week-by-week goals that guide you from environment configuration to fully working deliverables.

Week 01

Security Fundamentals & Network Inspection

TCP/IP protocol security, packet capture with Wireshark, port scanning with Nmap in authorized sandbox labs.

Week 02

OWASP Top 10 Web Vulnerabilities

Understanding SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), CSRF, broken access control, and authentication flaws.

Week 03

Defensive Security & Secure Coding

Remediation strategies: parameterized queries, content security policy (CSP), token authentication, and data encryption.

Week 04

Security Audit Report & Presentation

Executing a security audit of a sample web application and preparing an actionable vulnerability remediation report.

Eligibility Criteria for this Domain

Students of Engineering, BCA, MCA, or IT interested in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and digital infrastructure protection.

Degree Programs

Open to B.E/B.Tech (CSE, IT, ECE, AI/DS), BCA, MCA, B.Sc Computer Science / IT, and polytechnic diploma students.

Prerequisites

Foundational interest in programming, basic logic, and willingness to learn with provided documentation and code reviews.

Hardware Requirements

A standard laptop or desktop computer with internet connectivity. No expensive hardware or paid software licenses required.

Track-Specific Questions

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