Cyber Security Trainee

About the job
This volunteer programme provides an opportunity to learn through real cybersecurity activities while working alongside experienced professionals.
This supportive environment is designed to help you build practical skills and gain real-world experience, whether you’re a student, recent graduate, career changer, or self-taught learner.
What you’ll do
As a Cybersecurity Trainee, you will support ongoing cybersecurity activities, including:
Supporting cybersecurity awareness campaigns and digital safety initiatives
Researching emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security trends
Assisting with security documentation, reports, and educational content
Participating in supervised incident response and security testing exercises
Supporting virtual workshops, meetups, and training sessions
Collaborating with mentors and volunteers across different countries
Each of these tasks is designed to help you gradually build confidence while learning how real cybersecurity teams operate.
Who this is for
This opportunity is a good fit if you already have a basic understanding of cybersecurity, networking, or information security, and you’re curious about areas like ethical hacking, cyber defence, or digital forensics.
More importantly, we’re looking for people who enjoy learning by doing and working with others in a structured environment.
To be effective in this role, you should be able to commit at least 10 hours per week.
No professional experience is required.
Programme Benefits
Through this programme, you’ll gain practical exposure to cybersecurity activities, guided learning, and opportunities to collaborate with a global community of learners and professionals.
As part of the programme, you’ll receive:
Hands-on experience working on real cybersecurity activities
Mentorship from experienced professionals
Collaboration with an international tech community
A full scholarship to a relevant Bincom Academy training track
A Certificate of Participation upon completion
Role details
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 months
Commitment: Minimum 6 hours per week
Learn more
To understand more about this role and other volunteer opportunities, visit:
https://bincom.co.uk/volunteer

Work arrangement
Yes