Free Ethical Hacking Internship
Learn security fundamentals and practise investigation in a controlled virtual lab.
Online, project-based participation in India. Free to participate; optional certificate processing costs ₹99 after eligibility.
Check availability and apply →The five assigned task headings
Catalogue checked 3 October 2026. Registration is the authority for current availability. Titles below identify the existing assignments, not their full instructions.
Task 1: Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Portfolio check: Scope and permission. This is preparation advice; follow the full assigned instructions in your workspace.
Task 2: Virtual Lab Setup
Portfolio check: Isolated lab configuration. This is preparation advice; follow the full assigned instructions in your workspace.
Task 3: Networking & Reconnaissance
Portfolio check: Controlled reconnaissance. This is preparation advice; follow the full assigned instructions in your workspace.
Task 4: Penetration Testing Simulation
Portfolio check: Simulation findings. This is preparation advice; follow the full assigned instructions in your workspace.
Task 5: OSINT Investigation
Portfolio check: Public-source privacy. This is preparation advice; follow the full assigned instructions in your workspace.
Before you start
Prepare a lab isolated from other people’s systems. Understand that permission and scope come before any reconnaissance or testing.
Document work you can explain
Record the authorized lab scope, method, observations and suggested remediation. Remove credentials and personal details from public evidence.
Use the project portfolio checklist to record your own contribution, proof links and improvements.
Duration, submission and review
The standard public program is 30 days. Your offer letter and workspace contain your official dates and assigned requirements. Complete the work, submit accessible proof URLs and check approval or correction feedback. Resubmit when needed; submission alone is not approval. Keep private information out of public links. For help, use student workspace support or virtualworks4@gmail.com.
Participation, fees, and certificate dates
VirtualWorks participation is free. A completion certificate is optional and has a ₹99 processing fee after eligibility. All assigned tasks must be approved. Scheduled download unlocks on the official internship end date, not immediately after payment. The optional instant conversion permanently changes the offer-letter and certificate dates; read the acknowledgement before choosing it and download the updated offer letter afterward.
This is a private educational project program, not a salaried vacancy. It does not guarantee a stipend, employment, college acceptance or government accreditation. Check academic requirements with your department before applying.
Read the certificate fee and date guide · Full terms and eligibility
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