Kickstart Your Cyber PM Career: Real Internships You Can Apply For

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Is Shadow IT already in your organization?

You wouldn’t allow unmanaged devices on your network, so why allow unmanaged AI into your meetings?

Shadow IT is becoming one of the biggest blind spots in cybersecurity.

Employees are adopting AI notetakers without oversight, creating ungoverned data trails that can include confidential conversations and sensitive IP.

Don't wait until it's too late.

This Shadow IT prevention guide from Fellow.ai gives Security and IT leaders a playbook to prevent shadow AI, reduce data exposure, and enforce safe AI adoption, without slowing down innovation.

It includes a checklist, policy templates, and internal comms examples you can use today.

Download the Shadow IT Prevention Guide

Why Internships Are Your Fast Track

Cyber PMs aren't recruited for comprehensive knowledge of firewalls or cloud architectures. They are valued because they can drive results alongside security teams. Internships enable you to:

• Establish credibility by demonstrating experience in authentic delivery environments

• Expand your professional network (mentors, potential employers, career advocates)

• Transform theory into practice such as handling risks, managing timelines, and coordinating stakeholder communications

Preview: Current Internship Opportunities

Here are several active opportunities worth exploring:

Timing Note: Given we are in late August 2025, most summer 2025 programs have concluded. However, many companies are now accepting applications for 2026 programs, making this the perfect time to apply for next year's opportunities!

• United Kingdom – BT Cyber Security Summer Internship 10 weeks of practical exposure to cyber defence and security operations.

  Paid program with excellent graduate conversion potential. 🔗 https://jobs.bt.com/content/Students-and-Graduates/

• United Kingdom – PwC UK Summer Internship Project involvement in cyber risk, forensics, and security consulting.

  £22–26k pro-rata with strong career advancement into consulting. 🔗 https://www.pwc.co.uk/careers/early-careers/our-programmes/summer-internship.html

• United States – NSA Cybersecurity Internships Collaborate with premier cyber teams safeguarding national security.

  Compensation up to $30/hour plus clearance sponsorship. 🔗 https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/nsa/students-and-internships

• United States – Accenture Technology Internships Project delivery focused on cyber resilience and risk management.

  Competitive compensation + prestigious global brand recognition. 🔗 https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/life-at-accenture/internships-students

• Canada – CSE Student Opportunities Paid internships with Canada's national security agency.

  Compensation ranges CAD $23–29/hour with permanent placement potential. 🔗 https://www.cse-cst.gc.ca/en/careers/student-opportunities

• Australia – Telstra Graduate & Student Programs Cybersecurity positions across digital and technology projects.

  Graduate salaries from AUD $75k, including comprehensive paid training. 🔗 https://www.telstra.com.au/careers/students-and-graduates

(Watch for additional opportunities covering Ireland & New Zealand in upcoming issues.)

Getting Your Application Strategy Right

Most candidates stumble before reaching the interview stage. Common pitfalls include:

Generic applications: Recruiters immediately recognise template submissions.

Missing deadlines: Some programs close applications 6–9 months in advance

Lack of demonstrated interest: Simply stating "interested in cyber" falls short.

Here's how to differentiate yourself from the start:

✅ Customise your CV: Emphasize teamwork, coordination, or risk management from any project (including student organizations or volunteer work).

 ✅ Demonstrate genuine initiative: Create a mini portfolio (perhaps a phishing awareness proposal or MFA implementation concept).

 ✅ Submit applications early and broadly: Avoid last-minute submissions; popular roles often fill before deadlines.

 ✅ Research thoroughly: Including just one sentence about the company's cybersecurity focus in your cover letter creates immediate differentiation.

Master these fundamentals and you'll outperform 80% of other applicants.

Next up: Once you have secured that interview invitation, we will cover how to handle the interviews and assessments in upcoming issues.

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