ISACA® (www.isaca.org) champions the global workforce advancing trust in technology. For more than 55 years, ISACA has empowered its community of 195,000+ 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 195 countries and with more than 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.

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

You will be working closely with our Cybersecurity, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and Privacy team by supporting tasks such as research, data cleanup or analysis, documentation, and administrative tasks that support the team’s core functions. You may also undertake special projects as needed.

 

Specifically in this internship, you will:

• 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.

Required Field of Study

• 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

Skills and Attributes Required

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

Location

We strongly prefer candidates who can commute to Schaumburg, IL for orientation as well as 3–5 in person meetings throughout the summer. Though you are welcome to work from our offices full-time, there is no requirement to do so. We will consider select remote locations within the U.S., but preference will be given to local candidates.

ISACA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. ISACA is committed to building an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, citizenship, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military discharge status, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law. We support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on merit, qualifications, experience, and ability.