Thesis Internship Cybersecurity

Internship details

Period: 4 6 months
Hours a week: 32 - 40
Location: ITO office Amsterdam
Start date: Flexible first day of the month

THE WORK
You will be an intern within the Cyber Security group in Accenture. During the period of 4-6 months you will do research about a topic and write your thesis in one of the fastest growing business areas in the world. Accenture will give you the opportunity to gain knowledge with the most innovative tools technologies and methodologies.

Team: In the Cyber Security department the team is very diverse and ranges from junior consultants to senior managers who have gained knowledge from various (enterprise) projects. Our team consists of 100 Cyber Security experts.
Daily tasks: Besides working on your thesis we have an active intern community where you can gain knowledge about the latest cyber security developments. You are also free to explore and connect with fellow peers on specific domains or industries. We also have events with interesting guest speakers so you can learn more about Accenture.
Research: As a research intern you will be given the freedom to write your own research proposal or choose the preferred domain/industry: Domains - Cyber Strategy Cyber Protect and Cyber Resilience & Industries - Communication Media & Technology (CMT) Products (PRD) Resources (RES) Health and Public Service (H&PS) and Financial Services (FS). These domains and industries are not siloed; cross-collaboration is not only possible but highly valuable.
e.g of research topic in Products: Explore how retail organizations translate abstract cyber risk appetite into concrete governance mechanisms controls and decision-making processes.
Interested If you are interested please provide us with a motivational letter where you propose a research topic within the preferred domain/industry. You can upload your motivation letter together with your resume in our Workday system.

Within all our internships we offer you the opportunity to develop learn orient build relationships and gain insights into what its like to work as a consultant. As an employer we will be as flexible as possible to support your work as well as your academical needs and happy to help you navigate the beginning of your career.

Accenture Technology
Through unmatched industry experience leading technologies from our ecosystem partners and startups and the largest delivery network in the world we provide a powerful range of capabilities that can be tailored to our clients most complex business needs. With over 100 innovation hubs deployed around the world we help clients continuously innovate at speed and at scale so they can outpace their peers. You will bring innovation intelligence and industry experience together with the newest technologies to help clients innovate at-scale and transform their businesses.

Technology is one of five services that make up one Accenture the others are Strategy & Consulting Operations Song and Industry X.

Heres What Youll Need
You are currently a bachelor or master student who is enrolled in a Dutch hogeschool /university during the whole length of the internship.
Fluency in Dutch (spoken and written) and English
You are writing your thesis and are available for a period of 4-6 months
You take responsibility and are proactive

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU
Accenture is a global company with a world-class brand and reputation. Our people are Change Makers and to support them as an employer we make five promises:

Work with flexibility in a culture based on trust
Embrace a sustainable growth mindset
Live a human-led culture of Inclusion & Diversity by caring deeply for all our people.
Lead and transform our clients with technology
Connect with our global network of 700.000 colleagues.

What Youll Get

An internship compensation of 500 euros on 40 hours per week
Travel allowance (if you dont have studentenreisproduct/public transportation card)
A laptop
Excellent guidance by experienced developers with a passion for their work
An active intern community where you can expand your network

What We Believe
Accenture is an equal opportunity employer. Our leaders are committed to building a better stronger and more equitable company for future generations to create positive long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Our position as partner to many of the worlds leading businesses organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities which we embed into everything we do and for everyone we work with.

Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodation to enable your participation in the recruitment process by emailing We will be happy to assist you.

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