Break in, defend, and learn the craft for real
The NUEXUS Cyber Security Internship puts you inside real security work: attacking, defending, and governing systems alongside practitioners. Pick a track, learn in labs and on live projects, and earn a certificate that means something.
Open to everyone from basic knowledge to expert level. Bachelor's completed or in progress. A genuine interest to learn is what matters most.
Applications close
05 August 2026
Duration
8 to 12 weeks
Mode
Remote (Pakistan-based cohort)
Home base
NUEXUS Discord (required)
9 cyber security tracks, each with real specializations
Every track is mentored by people who do this work. Pick the one you want to grow in, then choose a specialization on the form. Not sure yet? Apply and we will help you find the right fit.
Red Teaming & Offensive Security
Think like an attacker. Find the holes before someone else does, and prove them with a real exploit.
Blue Teaming & Defensive Security
Run the defense. Watch the alerts, catch the intrusion, and shut it down before it spreads.
Purple Teaming
Sit between attack and defense. Run the attack, measure whether the defense caught it, and close the gap.
GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance)
The business side of security. Turn standards into controls, evidence and audits companies can pass.
Application Security (AppSec)
Secure the code itself. Review it, break it, and build the pipeline that stops bugs before they ship.
Cloud Security
Lock down the cloud. Fix the misconfiguration and least-privilege gaps attackers hunt for first.
Threat Intelligence & OSINT
Know the enemy. Track threats, gather open-source intel, and turn it into something the team can act on.
Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)
Work the aftermath. Trace what happened, recover the evidence, and tell the story of the breach.
Security Research & Awareness
Push the edge. Research new weaknesses, automate the boring parts, and teach others to stay safe.
Basic knowledge to expert. What matters is the will to learn.
You do not need to be an expert to start. You need curiosity, consistency, and the drive to get better every week.
- Open to everyone from basic knowledge to expert level across the cyber security domains.
- Bachelor's degree completed or in progress (any discipline, computing background a plus, not a must).
- A genuine interest to learn, practice in labs, and grow into a real security role.
- Able to commit consistent hours through the cohort and work on live, guided projects.
- Must join and stay active on the NUEXUS Discord, where onboarding, mentorship and tasks happen.
From application to your first security project
A clear, guided path. Every step happens with a mentor and a community behind you on Discord.
Apply
Submit the form with your track, specialization, CV and experience level.
Screening
We review every application and shortlist candidates who fit the track.
Short assessment
A practical, track-relevant task or interview to confirm the fit both ways.
Discord onboarding
Selected interns join their track channel, meet a mentor and get their first brief.
Guided projects
You work through labs and live, mentored tasks that build a real portfolio.
Assessment for a role
Strong interns are assessed for a paid opportunity to continue with NUEXUS.
Read these before you apply
Free NUEXUS playbooks that map straight onto the tracks. Full track-specific guides are shared on Discord once you are onboarded.
Apply for an internship
Fill in the form accurately. Your information is kept confidential and used only for the selection process.
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