Risk Services - Cybersecurity Audit Poly Internship (Sep 26 - Feb 27)

We are looking for motivated and curious Polytechnic students to join PwC’s Cyber Security Audit team as interns for a period of 6 months or 1 year. This internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cyber security, audit processes, risk assessment, and technology-driven improvement initiatives within a professional services environment. 

In addition to supporting the team’s day-to-day audit and cyber-related activities, interns will also have the opportunity to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation tools can be used to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and enhance the quality of our work. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Support the team in performing cyber security audit and risk assessment activities 

• Assist in documenting audit procedures, findings, and recommendations 

• Help review IT systems, processes, and controls to identify gaps or areas for improvement 

• Conduct research on cyber security trends, risks, frameworks, and best practices 

• Assist with data gathering, analysis, and preparation of audit working papers and reports 

• Explore opportunities to use AI tools and automation to improve internal work processes 

• Help develop simple AI-enabled solutions, scripts, dashboards, or workflow improvements to reduce manual effort 

• Contribute ideas to enhance team efficiency, reporting quality, and knowledge sharing 

• Work closely with team members on special projects related to cyber security, audit innovation, and process transformation 

We are looking for students who are: 

• Currently pursuing a Diploma in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science, or related disciplines 

• Interested in cyber security, IT audit, risk, compliance, and governance 

• Curious about how AI and automation can be applied in a business or audit environment 

• Analytical, detail-oriented, and willing to learn 

• Able to communicate clearly and work well in a team environment 

• Proactive, resourceful, and open to taking initiative 

Preferred Skills / Bonus Points (Students with any of the following will have an added advantage): 

• Basic understanding of cyber security concepts such as access controls, vulnerability management, logging, or incident response 

• Familiarity with audit, risk, or compliance concepts 

• Basic coding or scripting skills (e.g. Python, SQL, PowerShell, VBA, or similar) 

• Experience using AI tools, prompt engineering, automation platforms, or low-code/no-code tools 

• Interest in process improvement and digital innovation