Cybersecurity Internship Interest Assessment Survey
As cyber threats continue to evolve and grow in complexity, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals across all levels of government has never been greater. Local government agencies, in particular, face increasing challenges in maintaining secure systems and protecting sensitive information — often with limited staff and resources. To help address these challenges, our team is exploring the creation of a Cybersecurity Internship Program designed to expand local cybersecurity capacity while cultivating future talent for the public sector. The program would leverage partnerships with colleges and universities to connect local government agencies with qualified students or recent graduates who have foundational cybersecurity training and are eager to apply their knowledge in real-world municipal environments. Through this survey, we seek to better understand the interest, capacity, and potential concerns that local governments may have regarding participation in such a program. Thank you.
Name
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First
Last
Organization
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County
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Barnstable
Berkshire
Bristol
Dukes
Essex
Franklin
Hampden
Hampshire
Middlesex
Nantucket
Norfolk
Plymouth
Suffolk
Worcester
Email
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Phone
Is your organization interested in the idea of bringing a cybersecurity intern into your IT team?
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Yes
No
Maybe
Would the cost of hosting or supporting an internship program represent a barrier to your participation?
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Yes
No
Maybe
If cost is not a barrier, could an internship program be accommodated through your existing budgets or other types of support?
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Yes
No
Maybe
Is a shared-resource model a practical and effective option, where one or more local city/town or schools collaborate to host and benefit from a single cybersecurity intern?
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Yes
No
Maybe
Does having an intern-level resource (student or recent graduate) raise any concerns relative to experience, longevity, trust, supervision or security? Please describe.
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What do you envision a cybersecurity intern being responsible for? Please describe.
Is there anything else that you would like to share with us about a Cybersecurity Internship role?