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Careers & Academic Partnerships

Building the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through placements, internships, and collaborative research opportunities

Academic Partnerships

Collaborating with leading universities to nurture cybersecurity talent

University of Hertfordshire
MSc Placement Partner

Official placement partner for MSc Cyber Security (Sandwich) programme students

  • 8-month structured placement programme
  • Hands-on cybersecurity experience
  • Dedicated academic supervisor
  • Travel and lunch expenses covered
Manchester Metropolitan University
Innovation Partner

Participating in Innovation Retreat and Centre for Digital Innovation programmes

  • Research collaboration opportunities
  • Knowledge exchange programmes
  • Innovation support and mentoring
  • Access to Centre for Enterprise resources

Current Placement Programme

Real-world cybersecurity experience for MSc students

MSc Cyber Security Placement

University of Hertfordshire Partnership

Active Placement

Duration

1st September 2025 - 1st May 2026

Working Hours

Full-time (35-40 hours/week)

Location

Hybrid - Remote & In-person

Role: Cybersecurity Intern

Awareness, Testing & Support - Providing practical experience in cybersecurity awareness campaigns, digital safety projects, and threat research

Key Responsibilities

  • Creating cybersecurity awareness content (articles, posters, digital assets)
  • Supporting penetration testing simulations and digital forensic case studies
  • Conducting threat intelligence research for vulnerable communities and SMEs
  • Contributing to GDPR compliance toolkits and privacy education materials
  • Providing technical support for internal platforms and public-facing training tools
  • Representing Cyber Aware Group at community events, webinars, and forums

Supervision

Supervisor: Kolawole Abolarin, Founder, Cyber Aware Group

Contact: k.abolarin@cyberawaregroup.org

Why Join Cyber Aware Group?

Benefits of our placement and internship programmes

Real-World Experience

Work on live cybersecurity projects affecting real communities and businesses

Expert Mentorship

Learn from experienced cybersecurity professionals and founders

Diverse Projects

Exposure to AI development, community outreach, and threat intelligence research

Academic Support

Structured programme aligned with university requirements and deadlines

Flexible Working

Hybrid working model with remote and in-person collaboration options

Portfolio Building

Contribute to published content and projects for your professional portfolio

Future Opportunities

We're always looking for talented individuals to join our mission

Student Placements

Undergraduate and postgraduate placement opportunities throughout the year

Research Collaboration

Collaborative research projects with universities and research institutions

Full-Time Positions

Career opportunities for experienced professionals as we continue to grow

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us in building a safer digital future for vulnerable communities and organizations worldwide