Introduction from PwC Switzerland

Cybersecurity

Combat cybersecurity threats with PwC's cybersecurity team.

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.
Stand out in your application to PwC Switzerland. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete this job simulation

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

Self-paced

3-4 hours

No grades

No assessments

Intermediate

Are you studying business, IT, math or physics? Do you understand cloud, web and IT services? Are you confident about navigating the cyber landscape safely? Prepared to proactively combat cyberattacks and threats? Wondering how we help build trust in the digital transformation by combining people, technology and business?

Our Job Simulation in Cybersecurity will give you the chance to live our approach: All Eyes on Trust. Help us to build and protect our clients business so they can have the confidence to take the initiative, transform and thrive in an uncertain but highly rewarding environment. And gain insights on how we help our clients work around the risks and proactively combat cyberattacks and threats.

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at PwC Switzerland. 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:

Defense Strategy

Impact Analysis

Information Security

Network Security

Presentation Preparation

Risk Assessment

Risk Frameworks

Root Cause Analysis

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Tasks

Task One: Integrated Information Defense

30-60 minsIntermediate

It’s an urgent pitch presentation. You’re on the team.

What you'll learn

About integrated defense in cybersecurity.
How to recognize information security dangers and biases.
How to differentiate due care and due diligence in risk management.

What you'll do

Explain integrated defense to Boldi AG.
Assess Boldi AG's security practices.
Describe basic risk limitation options (Deter, Detect, Prevent, Avoid).
Offer cybersecurity attack response recommendations.

Task One: Integrated Information Defense

30-60 minsIntermediate

It’s an urgent pitch presentation. You’re on the team.

What you'll learn

About integrated defense in cybersecurity.
How to recognize information security dangers and biases.
How to differentiate due care and due diligence in risk management.

What you'll do

Explain integrated defense to Boldi AG.
Assess Boldi AG's security practices.
Describe basic risk limitation options (Deter, Detect, Prevent, Avoid).
Offer cybersecurity attack response recommendations.

Reviews

4.7

he PwC Switzerland Job Simulation provided a highly interactive and practical experience, allowing me to apply my analytical and problem-solving skills to real-world business scenarios. The structured tasks and insights from industry professionals helped me gain a better understanding of consulting practices and enhanced my ability to approach challenges with a strategic mindset.

Student, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

The Program not only teaches us about the etiquettes of corporate relationship between businesses but also explains the admirable work PwC's employees do at PwC. This Job Simulation features about pitching ideas, ppts, notes to workshops and much more. This is one of the best Simulation for a beginner as well as intermediate candidates.

Student, Sikha 'O' Anushandhan University

The program provided an excellent, hands-on simulation of real-world cybersecurity challenges. I appreciated the clear instructions, practical tasks, and access to well-curated resources, which deepened my understanding of critical concepts like Zero Trust and network segmentation. It was a valuable opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a professional context.

Student, University of Portsmouth