The Definitive Guide for Beginners Featuring Securium Academy 45-Day Winter Cybersecurity Internship 

Cybersecurity is one of the most exciting and fast-growing fields today. New threats, new technologies, and new opportunities appear every day. But as a student or fresher, you may wonder: 

“Can I get a cyber security internship if I don’t have any experience?” 
“Is it possible to start cybersecurity from zero?” 

The answer is a strong YES. 

Many successful cybersecurity professionals started without any prior experience. What they did have was: 

•  Curiosity 
•  Commitment 
•  Willingness to learn 
•  The right internship to guide them 

This guide will show you how anyone can land a cybersecurity internship—even with no background—and why the Winter Cybersecurity Internship (45-Day Pure Penetration Testing Program) by Securium Academy is one of the best places to start. 
 

Why Cybersecurity Internships Don’t Require Prior Experience

Cybersecurity is skills-based, not degree-based. 
Companies and training academies look for: 

• Your interest 
• Your effort 
• Your portfolio 
• Your projects 
• Your willingness to learn 

They do NOT require: 
❌ Years of experience 
❌ High-level certifications 
❌ Expert-level knowledge 

In fact, internships are designed to train beginners. 

Securium Academy’s internship is built on the same mindset: 
Start from zero, train you step-by-step, make you industry-ready in 45 days. 

Your 7-Step Strategy to Land a Cyber Security Internship With No Experience 

1. Build Strong Foundations (Even at Beginner Level) 

Start with essential topics such as: 

Basics of networking 

Basic Linux commands 

What is a vulnerability? 

OWASP Top 10 overview 

How websites and APIs work 

Concept-level ethical hacking topics 

You can learn these basics in 5–10 days. 

Even this small effort puts you ahead of 80% of applicants. 

2. Practice on Beginner-Friendly Cyber Lab 

Before applying, practice hands-on on platforms like: 

✅ TryHackMe – "Complete Beginner Path" 
✅ HackTheBox – Easy Machines 
✅ SecuriumX Labs – included in Securium internship 
✅ OverTheWire challenges 

Even completing 5–10 labs is enough to show interest. 

3. Create a Beginner Portfolio (Your Golden Weapon) 

A portfolio makes you instantly stand out even with no experience. 

Include: 

✅ Lab screenshots 
✅ Small scripts (even basic Python) 
✅ TryHackMe badges 
✅ Simple vulnerability write-ups 
✅ Practice reports 
✅ GitHub repository with simple work 

This is the #1 thing recruiters look for. 

4. Make a Clean, Focused Cybersecurity Resume 

Highlight: 

Skills you are learning 

Tools you tried (Nmap, Burp Suite, etc.) 

Projects or labs 

Certifications (if any) 

Why you want to work in cybersecurity 

Many students think “I have nothing to put on my resume.” 
But even a small practice lab is valuable. 

5. Apply to Beginner-Friendly Internship Programs 

Avoid internships that require: 
❌ Prior experience 
❌ Advance certifications 
❌ Coding expertise 

Instead, choose internships designed for beginners like: 

✅ Securium Academy’s Winter Cybersecurity Internship 

✅ 45-Day Pure Penetration Testing Internship Program 

This program is specifically made for: 

Beginners 

Students 

Freshers 

Career switchers 

Anyone passionate about cybersecurity 

No experience required. 
Just interest and commitment. 

6. Prepare for Simple Interview or Screening Questions 

Here are common questions: 

Why cybersecurity? 

What labs have you tried? 

Do you know any Linux commands? 

What is SQL injection? 

What is a vulnerability? 

What tools have you used? 

You don’t need perfect answers. 
You just need honest answers. 

7. Show Enthusiasm — The Biggest Factor 

In cybersecurity, your mindset matters more than your experience. 

• Show them that you: 
•  Love solving problems 
•  Are excited about learning 
•  Are curious about hacking 
•  Are committed 
•  Want to grow 

This one quality alone gets many candidates selected

Why Beginners Should Choose Securium Academy’s Winter Cybersecurity Internship

The 45-Day Pure Penetration Testing Internship Program is one of the highest-value beginner-friendly cybersecurity internships in India. 

Here’s why: 

1. 100% Practical – Zero Theory-Based Content

You learn cybersecurity by DOING, not reading. 

Students practice: 

Network reconnaissance 

Vulnerability scanning 

Exploitation 

Privilege escalation 

Web app hacking 

API security 

Mobile application security 

Everything is live, hands-on, and guided.

2. Covers 4 Major Cybersecurity Domains in 45 Days

✔ Network Pentesting 

Nmap 

SMB attacks 

Password cracking 

Privilege escalation 

Misconfig exploitation 

✔ Web Application Security 

SQL Injection 

XSS 

File upload attacks 

Broken authentication 

Directory traversal 

✔ API Pentesting 

API fuzzing 

Token bypass 

Rate limit bypass 

Broken object-level authorization 

✔ Mobile Application Security 

APK analysis 

Static testing 

Dynamic analysis 

Mobile security tools 

This is the most complete beginner to intermediate penetration testing roadmap. 

3. Real Labs with Real Tools

Students work on: 

TryHackMe 

Hack The Box 

SecuriumX Private Labs 

Live exploitation labs 

This builds REAL skills—not theoretical knowledge. 

4. A Complete Penetration Testing Project

Every student completes a real project: 

•  Full vulnerability assessment 
•  Exploitation 
•  Documentation 
•  Professional pentest report 
•  Final presentation 

This project becomes portfolio GOLD. 

5. Training on Report Writing (The #1 Job Skill) 

You learn how to write: 

Proof of concept 

Impact description 

Remediation steps 

Executive summaries 

Most beginners lack this. 
Securium teaches it step-by-step. 

6. Internship Certificate + Project Certificate 

After completion, you receive: 

•  Internship Completion Certificate 
•  Project Certificate 
•  Practical Skill Proof 
•  Mentor Feedback 

These certificates add strong weight to your resume.

7. Perfect for Beginners Preparing for OSCP 

This internship gives you: 

Hands-on experience 

Linux usage 

CVE exploitation 

Enumeration skills 

Report writing practice 

Real-world labs 

Everything needed before starting OSCP-level learning. 

Who Can Join? 

This internship is perfect for: 

•  BCA / BTech / MCA / BSc students 
•  Freshers 
•  Beginners with no experience 
•  Career switchers 
•  Cybersecurity enthusiasts 
•  Working professionals 
•  Anyone preparing for ethical hacking careers If you have passion, you qualify. 

 Final Thoughts 

Getting a cybersecurity internship with no experience is absolutely possible when you follow the right steps: 

•  Build basics 
•  Practice labs 
•  Create a portfolio 
•  Make a simple resume 
•  Apply to beginner-friendly internships 
•  Show curiosity 

And if you want the perfect starting point, the 45-Day Winter Cybersecurity Internship (Pure Penetration Testing Program) by Securium Academy gives you everything: 

•  Skills 
•  Labs 
•  Tools 
•  Project 
•  Mentorship 
•  Certification 
•  Real-world experience 

In just 45 days, you go from complete beginner to job-ready cybersecurity trainee.