Cyber Security Consulting

Discover Cyber Security Consulting at PwC!

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 4-5 hours and self-paced.
Stand out in your application to PwC US. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete this simulation

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

Self-paced

4-5 hours

No grades

No assessments

Intermediate

Welcome to the PwC Cyber Security Consulting Program! We are so excited to have you here!

In an increasingly complex world, PwC helps intricate systems function, adapt and evolve so they can deliver sustained outcomes for communities and society – whether they are capital markets, tax systems or the economic systems within which business and society exist.

PwC’s Cybersecurity, Risk and Regulatory platform has capabilities across industries and risk functions. During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a PwC team member working with a cybersecurity group within the platform, the Enterprise Risk and Control Solutions group, and complete tasks that replicate the work that this team does. You will learn how to perform a risk assessment, ask questions to a hypothetical client, assess change management controls and present a status update.

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 at PwC!

Please note that this simulation does not reflect actual work and all tasks featured in the simulation are fictional.

How it works

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

Business Judgment

Business Writing

Communication

Critical Thinking

Document Review

Interview Skills

PowerPoint

Professional Networking

Research

Tasks

Task One: Risk Assessment

1-2 hoursIntermediate

What you'll learn

How to understand a process as it complies with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements

What you'll do

Determine if controls are missing from the process and identify the risks associated with those gaps
Write a summary email of your findings

Reviews

4.6

The simulation provided a realistic introduction to cybersecurity consulting and audit walkthroughs. I enjoyed identifying control gaps, asking follow-up questions, and learning how to communicate recommendations professionally. The tasks were practical and helped me better understand SDLC and cybersecurity risk assessment processes.

Student, The New College

The simulation provided a realistic and engaging experience that helped me understand IT audit processes, control testing, and documentation in a practical business environment. The hands-on tasks and real-world scenarios improved my analytical, problem-solving, and professional communication skills.

Student

I enjoyed the hands-on approach of the simulation. It provided practical exposure to reviewing business processes, testing internal controls, documenting findings, and preparing client-ready deliverables. The tasks felt realistic and helped me better understand how audit and risk professionals work in real-world engagements.

Student