mastercard Cybersecurity

Why complete this job simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at mastercard. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced

1-2 hours

No grades

No assessments

Introductory

Welcome to Mastercard’s Cybersecurity Virtual Experience Program! We are so excited to have you here!

As the world of electronic payments grows, so do we. And we want you to grow with us. Mastercard is part of the NY CEO Jobs Council - a consortium of 30 large NYC employers who are committed to employing 100,000 youth from underserved communities over the next decade. The CEOs of these companies have made a personal pledge to the initiative.

In this virtual experience, you will have the opportunity to build skills and learn what it’s like to work as a Security Analyst at Mastercard. Specifically, you’ll help design a phishing email simulation for the Security Awareness team. You will learn that cyber threats come in many different forms and that you don’t need a technical background to help keep a company and its employees safe from threats.

We hope this program provides a great resource for you to up-skill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career in cybersecurity!

Want to learn more about the New York Jobs CEO Council? Click here to explore.

Are you a student at CUNY? Learn more about the EverUp Micro-Credentials here.

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at mastercard. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Communication

Cybersecurity

Data Analysis

Data Visualization

Design Thinking

Problem Solving

Security Awareness

Security Training

Strategy

Introduction from mastercard

Tasks

Task One: Design a phishing email simulation

30-60 minsIntroductory

What you'll learn

What threat phishing presents to an organization
What different types of phishing emails look like
How Mastercard prevents and mitigates phishing threats

What you'll do

Examine an obvious fake email and make it more believable

Reviews

4.6

I liked that the simulation was interactive and realistic. It helped me understand how phishing attacks work and how easily people can be tricked by fake emails. The hands-on tasks made it easier to identify phishing indicators and reinforced the importance of verifying emails before clicking links or sharing sensitive information. Overall, it was engaging and improved my cybersecurity awareness.

Student, Shivaji University

I liked that the simulation was practical and realistic. It allowed me to identify phishing warning signs, improve a suspicious email for awareness-training purposes, analyze employee response data, and create a targeted cybersecurity presentation. The step-by-step structure made the experience engaging and helped connect technical knowledge with real workplace scenarios.

Student, American University of Beirut

The simulation provided hands-on experience with realistic phishing scenarios, making the learning process engaging and practical. It strengthened my understanding of cybersecurity best practices and highlighted the importance of staying alert to protect both personal and company data from phishing attacks.

Student, Savitribai Phule Pune University