Cyber Security Consulting Intern

Who We Are

We are the world's leading expert consulting firm. Over the past 40 years, our experts have established themselves as trusted advisors. Many of the Fortune 500 companies, as well as leading law firms and private equity firms, rely on our advice when facing major business opportunities or challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are due to the ambition, energy, and dedication of our talented professionals around the globe, who work for the benefit of our clients and communities. With us, you are inspired and empowered to influence key events that shape the course of history.

What We Do

Our Cyber Security team in Germany is rapidly growing, and exciting topics await you. Our clients rely on us to provide immediate advice on identifying critical security vulnerabilities in their infrastructure and finding solutions.

The Cyber Security team regularly rescues clients in distress, who have fallen victim to cyberattacks of varying kinds and severity. We excel in solving complex challenges and offering constructive solutions to difficult cybersecurity issues. Our high level of client satisfaction sets us apart as experts, and we are continually gaining new clients.

There has never been a better time to join us. You will experience the most exciting and thrilling time of your career with us.

Are you ready to make an impact?

Your Responsibilities

As part of our Cyber Security team, you will combat cybercrime and protect the corporate values and reputation of national and international clients from cyberattacks, while supporting them with optimal long-term security solutions and strategies.

As a relatively new team, we have an entrepreneurial spirit—we thrive on initiative and encourage team members at all levels to actively take charge of and drive aspects of our development. We work hard to foster a culture of inclusion and respect, based on team-oriented thinking and honest, open communication.

This internship is for six months with flexible start dates, and will be based at our office in Düsseldorf or Frankfurt.

Your main tasks will include:

• Supporting the Forensic and Litigation practice in advising companies that have fallen victim to cyberattacks.
• Providing rapid technical data analysis to identify breaches and understand root causes and impacts.
• Assisting in digital forensic investigations.
• Generating threat intelligence and conducting digital threat assessments.
• Contributing to concise, high-quality reports for law firms, financial institutions, and multinational corporations.
• Developing and maintaining a strong knowledge of industry-critical trends, threats, methods, and technologies.
• Supporting remediation efforts for clients following a breach, if necessary.
• Bringing expertise and skills to take on a thought leadership role in relevant topics.
• Identifying areas for improvement and submitting proposals to expand our service offerings.
• Gaining insights into special investigations related to uncovering facts, preventing economic crime, and improving compliance management and internal control systems.

How You Can Develop

We invest in you and support your professional development. We have developed a range of leadership programs, growth, and development opportunities. We promote continuous learning and individual skill development through 'learning on the job,' self-directed career development courses, and certifications. You will receive a personal coach who will mentor you and guide you through regular coaching sessions, acting as a promoter of your professional growth.

This internship will give you an authentic insight into the world of forensics. It will prepare you optimally, and we emphasize long-term career planning and development for our interns and employees. Upon successful completion of the internship, there is the possibility of transitioning to a full-time position.

Requirements

We are looking for:

• You are currently enrolled in a university degree program, ideally focusing on Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Business Informatics, in your second or final year of study.
• Ideally, you have had some exposure to cyber security projects in a consulting firm or a company, including internships.
• Strong analytical thinking skills, high level of commitment, initiative, and strong teamwork abilities.
• Good IT proficiency (especially MS Excel & PowerPoint) as well as excellent proficiency in both spoken and written German and English. Additional languages are not mandatory but helpful.
• Strong skills in presenting results, along with a high degree of independence, dedication, and analytical thinking.

Benefits

• Consulting projects with renowned, globally operating clients.
• An inspiring, agile work environment at a world leader in forensic services within a rapidly growing German team.
• Professional and personal development through transparent processes.
• Leadership and individual mentoring from your supervisors.
• Diversity and equal opportunity, along with an open corporate culture.
• Use of modern work technologies, including hybrid working/home office options.
• Attractive compensation.

Standort

targetjobs Hired, Frankfurt