Cyber NYC Internship Program

The Cyber NYC Internship Program is the City of New York's innovative internship program designed to support industry and develop NYC’s next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

The program facilitates internship placements for New Yorkers in cyber roles at partner companies. Participants are paid by the partner company and have a structured opportunity to develop technical expertise, network with industry leaders, and practice soft skills that are often essential to getting hired and advancing in an occupation.

Program Objectives

• Identify, recruit, and place a cohort of diverse interns into paid cybersecurity internships
• Through partnership with industry, develop relevant and attractive industry-informed experiences, including networking opportunities and the practice and development of soft skills
• Provide cybersecurity interns with hands-on technical training that further develops the skills and knowledge needed for success in the cyber industry
• Expand, diversify, and cultivate the city's cybersecurity talent pool
• Convert internship opportunities to careers in cybersecurity
• Build career success and increase upward mobility by providing internships that enable critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration

Application Timeline

Our internship application is now open, with a submission deadline of October 15, 2023. 

Key Dates

• Ongoing (year-round): Placement of internship applicants with employer partners
• September 1, 2023: Internship application opens
• October 15, 2023: Application submission deadline
• May 2024: Pre-internship "Boot Camp" intensive training for placed interns
• May – August 2024: Summer internship period