Virtual Internships: Cybersecurity Simulations - Forage
Summary: Completed hands-on virtual cybersecurity simulations at Mastercard and AIG to practice threat analysis, phishing detection, and SOC workflows.
Mastercard Cybersecurity Virtual Experience Program - November 2025
- Participated in a virtual internship simulating the role of an analyst on Mastercard’s Security Awareness Team.
- Identified and reported security threats, including phishing campaigns.
- Analyzed business areas requiring stronger security training and proposed actionable improvements.
AIG Shields Up: Cybersecurity Virtual Experience Program - November 2025
- Completed a cybersecurity threat analysis simulation for AIG’s Cyber Defense Unit.
- Stayed updated on CISA publications to identify emerging vulnerabilities.
- Drafted concise guidance for teams on vulnerability remediation.
- Applied Python scripting to automate ethical hacking tasks, including safe decryption key analysis.
Key Takeaways
- Gained hands-on experience with SOC tools, threat analysis, and incident response workflows.
- Practiced real-world cybersecurity reporting and communication skills.
- Strengthened Python scripting and analytical problem-solving in simulated enterprise environments.