Cybersecurity Internship (Exclusive for ITU SGMYO Students)

2/8/2026

Interns will support cybersecurity consulting and technical teams in daily activities, assist with security assessments, documentation, and reporting tasks. They will also participate in internal training sessions and conduct research on cybersecurity technologies.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

11-50 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Company Profile Lostar Inc., founded in 1998, based in Istanbul/Turkey, provides competitive edge in an uncertain world with Business and Technology Risk Consulting. Lostar helps companies secure their business assets and digital infrastructure by providing a wide range of customized consulting, auditing and training services. Core activities include assessing risks, designing security systems, developing and implementing strategies and undertaking reviews. The company combines the ability to identify the key issues and formulate strategies in the most complex and dynamic environments, with the know-how to provide practical support at the coalface. This can include advice and assistance in selecting the most appropriate solution, undertaking a tendering process and getting the best from your manned service. Of course, we also know that nothing stands still, and even where security procedures are sound, weak links may start to emerge. We believe firmly that checks and balances should be in place to get things back on track before serious problems can emerge. For that reason, an important part of our work has involved testing the system, to see if equipment and people are still operating, as they should.

About the Role

Company Description

Lostar Information Security Inc. has been providing consulting, training, and auditing services in the fields of information security, IT governance, and business continuity since 1998.

Serving critical sectors such as energy, banking, telecommunications, and public institutions, Lostar specializes in penetration testing, application security, compliance consultancy (GDPR, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, etc.), and cybersecurity training.

With a strong focus on technical excellence and knowledge sharing, Lostar actively collaborates with universities to support the development of future cybersecurity professionals.

Job Description

This position is part of a special internship cooperation program between Lostar Information Security and Istanbul Technical University (ITU) SGMYO.

Selected interns will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity under the guidance of experienced security professionals.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting cybersecurity consulting and technical teams in daily activities
Assisting with security assessments, documentation, and reporting tasks
Participating in internal training sessions and technical workshops
Conducting research on cybersecurity technologies, tools, and methodologies
Gaining exposure to real-world security projects and client environments

This internship is designed to provide students with practical insight into professional cybersecurity operations and to help them build a strong foundation for their future careers.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled as a student at Istanbul Technical University (ITU) – SGMYO
Eligible for internship requirements defined by the university
Basic knowledge or strong interest in cybersecurity, information security, or IT systems
Willingness to learn, research, and develop technical skills
Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
Basic proficiency in English (reading technical documentation)

Only applications from ITU SGMYO students will be considered for this position.

Additional Information

This internship is offered within the scope of a formal cooperation program with ITU SGMYO
Work model is hybrid, with approximately 80% remote work
Occasional in-office presence may be required in Istanbul
Internship duration and schedule will be aligned with university requirements

Key Skills

CybersecurityInformation SecurityIT GovernancePenetration TestingApplication SecurityCompliance ConsultancyTechnical SkillsResearchDocumentationTeamworkCommunicationGDPRISO 27001ISO 22301Technical WorkshopsSecurity Assessments