PwC US Cyber Security Consulting

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

Optional assessment

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

Perform a risk assessment of the client’s procure-to-pay process and identify business process and system controls

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 was extremely practical and realistic. It really provided value in the challenge of assessing details, spotting and providing recommendations on gaps and issues that real businesses may face. I appreciate the challenge and push to think on the full picture and having to do the research needed to solve issues within a business environment.

Student

I really appreciated how the simulation provided clear, structured tasks that reflected real-world scenarios. The step-by-step guidance, combined with the freedom to apply my own judgment, made the experience both practical and engaging. It was a great way to understand what working in a consulting environment at PwC actually feels like.

Student, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University

Process Evaluation: It examines key operational workflows—specifically covering Corporate Law compliance, Payroll System processing, and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) change management. Gap Identification: It identifies control deficiencies, decentralized record-keeping, or lack of segregation of duties across business units. Remediation Mapping: It links

Student