I thoroughly enjoyed my internship at EIDR. This experience allowed me to apply my policy knowledge to a real organization that needed support in achieving compliance with security procedures. Through this opportunity, I gained a deeper understanding of the compliance side of cybersecurity Richard was an outstanding mentor—he was always available to answer my questions and hosted weekly meetings to keep the team updated. Starting at a new company and learning its operations and priorities took some adjustment, but after a few weeks, I was able to gain traction and make meaningful progress. One of the highlights of the internship was the collaborative use of Google Docs, which enabled me to receive immediate feedback and iterate quickly on my work. Overall, this internship strengthened my skills in Governance, Risk and Compliance. I am grateful for the opportunity and feel that it has prepared me well for future challenges in cybersecurity