Internship focusing on evaluating a Security-as-Code tool for Microsoft 365 environments. Collaborate on technical aspects and improve security assessment methodologies.
Responsibilities
The project focuses on evaluating a Security-as-Code tool designed for assessing Microsoft 365 environments and Entra ID.
The primary objective is to understand the deployment process, including its configuration and integration within existing systems.
The project involves: conducting a comprehensive analysis of the tool's functionalities; identifying its strengths and potential areas for improvement; performing a gap analysis by comparing the tool with another security assessment script, and determining areas where it excels and where enhancements might be necessary.
Additionally, the project explores the implementation of custom controls within the Security-as-Code framework.
This involves delving into the technical aspects of the tool to understand how custom policies and controls can be developed and integrated into the existing framework.
Collaboration with team members is essential to design and test these custom controls, ensuring they meet the teams specific security needs.
Through this project, participants will gain experience in security assessment methodologies, Microsoft 365 and Entra ID features and architecture, and the customization of security solutions, contributing to the enhancement of the organization's security posture through automation.
Requirements
Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Software-as-a-Service concepts.
Understanding of security assessment methodologies and tools.
Basic knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for understanding code.
Ability to conduct comprehensive analysis and gap assessments of tools.
Strong problem-solving skills to identify strengths and areas for improvement in security solutions.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and articulate findings and recommendations.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Keen interest in cybersecurity and security automation.
Nice to have: Coding skills in PowerShell to improve and add custom controls.
Knowledge of Entra ID in particular.
Experience with administration of SaaS tools, provisioning of access, and IT/Security operations.
Experience or knowledge about CI/CD best practices.
Job title
Cloud Security Intern – MS 365 Security-as-Code Analysis
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