Columbia Forest Products · 9 hours ago
Cybersecurity Intern
United States
Internship
Remote
InternColumbia Forest Products is seeking a Cybersecurity Intern to work closely with their Cybersecurity Team and IT Support. The intern will gain hands-on experience in security monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management while contributing to the organization's security posture.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Assist in conducting cybersecurity risk assessments across corporate and mill systems
Support review of third‑party vendor risks, including questionnaires, security documentation, and compliance checks
Help identify gaps in security controls, policies, and processes
Track risk findings, document remediation actions, and follow up with IT and operations teams
Assist with maintaining and updating internal security policies, standards, and procedures
Support alignment of CFP’s security practices to industry frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF)
Participate in internal audits and evidence‑gathering activities for compliance initiatives
Contribute to reporting on cybersecurity metrics, trends, and risk indicators
Help evaluate incident response plans and business continuity documentation
Participate in tabletop exercises and simulations to validate CFP’s readiness for security events
Assist in documenting lessons learned and updating response procedures
Support vulnerability tracking and risk scoring based on severity, likelihood, and business impact
Assist with asset inventories and classification to ensure systems are properly risk‑rated
Help analyze threat intelligence relevant to manufacturing operations and supply chain dependencies
Develop easy‑to‑understand materials to help employees recognize risks and follow best practices
Provide risk‑related insights to HR, IT, mill leadership, and other stakeholders as needed
Help promote a culture of risk‑aware decision‑making across the organization
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related field
Benefits
Meaningful experience supporting security for a multi‑site manufacturing enterprise.
Exposure to real incidents, real tools, and real operational impacts.
Mentorship from CFP’s cybersecurity and IT leaders.
A supportive, people‑focused culture committed to “Sharing the Success.”
Opportunities to contribute to lasting security improvements across the organization.
Company
Columbia Forest Products
Columbia Forest Products is the largest manufacturer of hardwood veneer and hardwood plywood in the United States.
Founded in 1957Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Greg Pray
President and CEO
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