Cyber Strategy & Architecture Internship: Incident Readiness

Internship summary

NVISO is a pure-play cyber security consulting firm: our team is composed of security professionals who each have their specific field of expertise, ranging from Information Security Governance, Risk & Compliance to Incident Response, Penetration Testing, CSIRT/SOC, Software Security, and Training & Awareness. This fantastic blend of skills enables us to help organizations prevent, detect, and respond to complex security challenges.

As an incident readiness intern, you will be working with the team helping companies face crisis and incidents by preparing their response and strategies in case of cyber and non-cyber emergencies. You will help create the governance and example material for a company to get started on their Operation Resilience journey: from the creation of their Crisis & Incident Management Plans and Playbooks, to the definition of their Business Impact Analysis.

Tasks

• Help create and develop a “crisis kit” containing: communication templates, checklists, notetaking templates, inventory lists (e.g. contact details, first steps etc.), one-pagers...

• Create the materials for the exercises (injects, videos, templates, and more.)

• Help develop templates for crisis management plans, playbooks and business continuity plans.

• Conduct research on current trends and best practices in tabletop exercises and simulations.

• Create a control library with common observations, recommendations, and evaluation points.

• Collaborate with the team to understand reporting requirements and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the exercises and post-exercise reports

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Crisis Management, or a related field.

• Excellent written communication skills in English and Dutch.

• Proficiency in M365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint…)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Attention to details.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently but still with guidance.

Output of the internship

The intern will have the chance to learn about the latest trends and best practices in the crisis and incident response realm. Given the nature of the field, the intern will develop their problem-solving, decision-making, communication skills. Finally, they will have the opportunity to collaborate with professionals in the field and expand their network within the industry.

Practical Information

• Location: Brussels, Belgium

• Working model: Hybrid

• Start date: From February 2027

• Duration: Minimum 3 months

• Unpaid internship

• Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in Belgium and meet the eligibility conditions applicable to this assignment.

• University agreement: This internship must be part of your academic programme and covered by an internship agreement with your university.

• Support: You will be supported by a dedicated NVISO mentor throughout your internship.

• Future opportunities: A successful internship may lead to further opportunities at NVISO after graduation, depending on mutual fit and available positions.

Interested? Send us your application!!