ISACA · 8 hours ago
Cybersecurity, GRC & Privacy Operations Intern
US-IL-Schaumburg - Hybrid
Internship
Hybrid
InternISACA is a global leader in advancing trust in technology, empowering a community of over 185,000 members in various fields including cybersecurity and risk management. The Cybersecurity, GRC & Privacy Operations Intern will support the Cybersecurity, Governance, Risk & Compliance team through various tasks such as research, data analysis, and documentation to enhance the team's core functions.
Cloud ComputingCyber SecurityNon ProfitInformation TechnologyAssociationIT ManagementNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Assist in updating, maintaining, and documenting Cybersecurity, GRC processes, workflows, and risk registers
Support privacy operations, including data mapping, policy review, vendor privacy analysis, and compliance tracking (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, global privacy frameworks)
Contribute to vulnerability management activities, including scanning review, ticket lifecycle tracking, and validating remediation evidence
Conduct research on cybersecurity, privacy, and governance best practices to support ongoing program enhancements
Assist in the development, monitoring and reporting of Cybersecurity Awareness and Education
Help with data quality improvements such as system clean-up, tagging, categorization, and preparation of monthly metrics
Work on special projects in Enterprise Cybersecurity, such as business continuity updates, third-party risk reviews, or internal audit readiness
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in fields including or related to: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Privacy / Data Protection, Information Systems, Risk Management
Strong verbal and written communication
Organization & time management
Professionalism and accountability
Sense of urgency and ability to follow through
Curiosity, inquisitiveness, and willingness to learn
Foundational understanding of cybersecurity or privacy principles (coursework accepted)
Ability to analyze data, interpret findings, and document results clearly
Preferred
Familiarity with governance, risk, privacy, or vulnerability concepts (preferred but not required)
Company
ISACA
ISACA Irish Chapter is an independent, non-profit, global association engaged in the development, adoption, and use of industrial knowledge.
Founded in 1998
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Erik Prusch
Chief Executive Officer
Simona Rollinson
Chief Operating Officer
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