Cybersecurity, GRC & Privacy Operations Intern

ISACA • Schaumburg, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

About ISACA
ISACA® (www.isaca.org) champions the global workforce advancing trust in technology. For more than 55 years, ISACA has empowered its community of 185,000+ members with the knowledge, credentials, training and network they need to thrive in fields like information security, governance, assurance, risk management, data privacy and emerging tech. With a presence in more than 190 countries and with nearly 230 chapters worldwide, ISACA offers resources tailored to every stage of members’ careers—helping them to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape, drive trusted innovation and ensure a more secure digital world. Through the ISACA Foundation, ISACA also expands IT and education career pathways, fostering opportunities to grow the next generation of technology professionals.
Overview
About Our Summer Intern Program
Are you ready to kick-start your career? ISACA’s Intern Program offers rising juniors and seniors, as well as graduate students, hands-on experience and meaningful projects that drive impact. We're not your typical internship!
At ISACA, you’ll dive into real projects that matter while sharpening essential skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and time management through our tailored development program. But it’s not all work—we believe in building connections, too. From leadership panels and speed networking sessions to job shadowing and team-building events, you’ll have countless opportunities to grow your network and learn from industry experts.
Take the first step toward a bright future—join us, build your career, and make connections that last a lifetime!
Program Dates: June 1 - August 21, 2026

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with governance, risk, privacy, or vulnerability concepts (preferred but not required)

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern