Office of IT , Cybersecurity Intern

MSDE is looking for candidates for a paid, full-time internship. The Cybersecurity Intern will assist MSDE's Information Technology Branch - Cybersecurity Section. ** This will be a 6 month internship** We are looking for interns with an interest in both the hard and soft sides (software and policy) to support cybersecurity initiatives within our agency. Duties include: Provide support to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), and other security and IT personnel within information technology. Monitor threats and vulnerabilities using agency-approved tools and follow standard operating procedures to track and mitigate them Support completing the MSDE Cybersecurity Program policies, such as Risk Management Policy, Audit and Accountability Policy, etc. Assist in document compilation relevant to creating the Authorization to Operate package with the guidance of ISSO and/or CISO Assist with managing MSDE's Privacy program, including supporting documentation (FIPS-199s) Support ISSO in tracking Annual Security Awareness training for all employees in the agency and in material development for the Security Champions program

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