Uni Internship Jan to May 2026 - Data Protection and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Operation
Date: 4 Jul 2025
Location: SG
Company: Synapxe
Synapxe is the national HealthTech agency inspiring tomorrow’s health. The nexus of HealthTech, we connect people and systems to power a healthier Singapore. Together with partners, we create intelligent technological solutions to improve the health of millions of people every day, everywhere.
Are you someone who enjoys problem solving, has a creative and curious mind, and strives to create a better and healthier tomorrow? If you say yes to all, do check out our website and find out more about Internship@Synapxe.
Join Synapxe as an intern and see how you can contribute in powering a healthier Singapore. We aim to deliver the best experience for all interns, to create exponential growth and paving your future in the tech industry.
The Data Loss Prevention (DLP) project is designed to enhance data security within the organization through a series of key responsibilities. Team members will actively monitor alerts generated by security tools, investigating them to distinguish between legitimate threats and false alarms, and escalating serious incidents as necessary. Regular reporting on DLP incidents and performance metrics will be conducted, including the creation of summaries and dashboards to highlight trends, which will aid in preparing presentations for senior management. Collaboration with the DLP team is essential for reviewing and improving policies and rules, as well as testing new or updated rules in a controlled environment. Proper documentation of incidents is crucial, ensuring that all cases are recorded and resolved in accordance with established protocols. Additionally, the project emphasizes the importance of identifying opportunities for process improvement, with team members providing feedback on tools and policies to strengthen the organization’s overall data protection strategies. This initiative is vital for safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, necessitating candidates to possess a strong understanding of data security principles and analytical skills.
The selected interns will participate but not limited to the following:
- Actively monitor and respond to DLP alerts generated by security tools
- Investigate and analyze alerts to determine whether they are true positives or false positives
- Provide initial triage and escalate incidents to the appropriate teams for further investigation if necessary
- Generate and maintain regular reports on DLP incidents and performance metrics
- Create summaries and dashboards to communicate trends and patterns identified in DLP alerts
- Assist in preparing presentations and materials for meetings with senior management or key stakeholders
- Collaborate with the DLP team to review and enhance DLP policies and rules
- Assist in defining and refining business rules that govern DLP monitoring
- Conduct testing of new or updated rules in a controlled environment and report findings
- Assist in documenting DLP incidents, ensuring proper recording and closure
- Follow up with various departments to resolve DLP issues as per the defined protocols
- Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of DLP processes
- Provide feedback on tools, processes, and policies to enhance the organization’s overall data protection strategies
About you:
- Be pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Systems or related field
- Graduating in May/Dec 2026 or May 2027
- Individual who enjoy working as a team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, particularly related to data protection and compliance
- Familiarity with DLP tools and technologies is a plus
- A good understanding of current cybersecurity trends and controls
- Good team player with strong analytical and communication skills
- Ability to multitask and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Passionate and keen to make a difference to re-imagine the future of HealthTech
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