About the Internship: We are on a mission to enhance our Cybersecurity Incident Response Processes and are looking for a hands-on, curious, and driven student to join our team in Daikin Europe – Oostkamp (O-Forty). This internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals and contribute to real-world improvements in our security posture. Key Focus Areas 1. Process Analysis · Review and document our current (AS-IS) incident response procedures. · Identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. 2. ️ Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) · Detect process gaps and inefficiencies. · Propose tangible, actionable solutions to enhance response effectiveness. 3. ⚙️ Automation · Explore automation opportunities using our existing XDR platform. · Design and implement playbooks to reduce manual intervention, minimize response times, and improve efficiency. 4. Walkthroughs & Tabletop Exercises · Help organize and run simulation drills to test our response readiness. (Ensure all roles are clearly defined and understood before exercises) · Track findings and ensure follow-up actions are documented and executed. 5. Communication Strategy · Develop clear, pre-approved communication templates for internal and external use during high/critical security incidents. · Ensure messaging is aligned with legal, compliance, and reputational considerations. 6. First Line Support Guidance · Create bulletproof, scenario-based instructions for our First Line Support team. · Ensure clarity, usability, and effectiveness under pressure. What You’ll Gain · Hands-on experience with real cybersecurity tools and processes. · Exposure to enterprise-level incident response strategies. · Mentorship from seasoned cybersecurity experts. · A chance to make a measurable impact on our organization’s security resilience. Your Profile · A student in Cybersecurity, IT, or a related field. · Passionate about practical security challenges and eager to learn. · Analytical mindset with a proactive attitude. · Comfortable working independently and collaboratively. · A good level of English. Dutch is a plus. Your Profile · A student in Cybersecurity, IT, or a related field. · Passionate about practical security challenges and eager to learn. · Analytical mindset with a proactive attitude. · Comfortable working independently and collaboratively. · A good level of English. Dutch is a plus. What you'll gain Hands-on experience with real cybersecurity tools and processes. Exposure to enterprise-level incident response strategies. Mentorship from seasoned cybersecurity experts. A chance to make a measurable impact on our organization’s security resilience. Daikin Europe N.V. is the European headquarters of the Daikin Group, a global leader in heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration solutions. From our base in Ostend, Belgium, we drive innovation and sustainability by developing energy-efficient technologies that shape the future of indoor climate comfort. With a diverse and international team, Daikin Europe combines Japanese expertise with European creativity to deliver high-quality products and services across more than 30 countries.