The Purple Team Engineer Internship Program is a dynamic 8-week course tailored to provide an in-depth understanding of both offensive and defensive aspects of cybersecurity. Beginning with a focus on cybersecurity fundamentals, interns are introduced to key concepts, terminologies, and the integrated approach of the Purple Team. The program progresses through a carefully structured curriculum, encompassing system security and hardening, network security, application security, and advanced techniques in both offensive and defensive strategies. Interns learn to set up and secure a cybersecurity lab, delve into network and application penetration testing, and explore the essentials of securing systems and applications.

As the program advances, participants engage in sophisticated offensive techniques, including social engineering, wireless network exploitation, and exploit development. Simultaneously, they develop competencies in advanced defensive strategies like incident response, SIEM operations, digital forensics, and endpoint security management. The internship emphasizes the importance of a balanced cybersecurity approach, fostering skills in both attacking and defending digital environments. This holistic approach is epitomized in the Purple Team exercises conducted in the latter weeks, where interns plan and execute simulated cyberattacks and defense strategies in a controlled environment.

The program concludes with a comprehensive capstone project that challenges interns to apply all the skills they have acquired in a full-scale Purple Team exercise. Additionally, the program offers valuable career guidance, including insights into various cybersecurity career paths and assistance with certifications and resume building. This internship is an excellent opportunity for individuals aspiring to excel in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity, equipping them with a unique blend of offensive and defensive skills.