TOP 50 Cybersecurity Interview Questions and Answers
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Welcome to our comprehensive guide on acing cybersecurity job interviews! I'm Josh, a seasoned expert in the field with extensive experience in various roles such as Senior Cybersecurity Analyst, Principal Cybersecurity Analyst, Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, and Cybersecurity Program Manager. Besides my professional journey, I've also been an educator at a local community college and run my own online cybersecurity course.
instead of long answer. You should fpcus on core. Speak slolwly ...Give space for yourself & let interviewer ask question. it would be much more effective while interview. Eger to learn far more important than what they already know. if you're graduated, project or else to prove, that's fine. ppl can learn and improve.
In this video, we delve deep into the crucial aspects of preparing for cybersecurity interviews. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the field, this video offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you succeed.
Please check out the timestamps for each question in the video's description to navigate to specific points of interest.
Helpful Precursor to the questions starts at this timestamp 🙌🏾
00:00 Intro
10:38 Configure SIEM rules for security incidents with an example.
Josh only with your questions can I pass the exam?
13:02 Fine-tune alert to reduce false positives, steps taken.
14:04 Incident response process in previous job, tools used.
Hi I have finished Google Cyber Security certificate right now I am in the job market for entry level position Thanks
16:05 Logs integrated into SIEM and reasons.
17:08 Collaboration with another department for security issue.
Please can you help find a job
19:00 Security controls for cloud-based app and reasons.
19:45 Set up monitoring/alerts for unauthorized data access.
I watched this before going through the cyber range and felt so lost but after completing the course I felt 100% better on answering these questions more confidently. I actually had an idea on how to answer each question.
21:45 Conducted forensic analysis after a security incident.
23:53 Stay updated on cybersecurity threats/vulnerabilities.
What is recommended for a home lab
24:26 Remediated a complex vulnerability, what and how.
25:45 Identified security vulnerability, discovery, actions.
MY NOTES
27:00 Responded to critical security incident, steps taken.
28:39 Collaborated with non-tech staff for security measure.
Listeni to you is too difficult, breathing.
30:38 Balanced security with usability, approach.
32:07 Adapted communication style to convey security risk.
I have my third interview with the CEO in two days and freaking out now right 😢😂
32:23 Prioritized one security project over another, criteria.
34:53 Quickly learned new security tech/tool, approach.
@joshMadakor I noticed the questions changed in the shared top 50 cybersecurity questions sheet you shared. Could you please share the older version with me? There were some specific questions I was looking at there.
36:09 Contributed to company's security policy development.
37:48 Conducted user training for security awareness, approach.
Hi Josh. Thank you so much for posting this. It’s so well mapped out and you explain things so well but you also do a great job of providing “tiered” answers for the novice on up. So appreciative of your cyber advice and mentorship.
39:10 Worked under tight deadlines to resolve a security issue, how managed pressure.
40:50 IT department reluctant to implement critical patches.
Hey Josh, I just joined this channel. I have an interview in a week for a Security Engineer role. It's my first time attending a cybersecurity interview, and I hope to make it.
41:49 HR department refused new password policy.
42:46 Marketing department wanted app rollout without security review.
LISTEN! I watched this a few times, downloaded and used his worksheet before my interview and I must say…. I have NEVER been more comfortable in an interview. Thank you sir. This role will change my life. And you have been apart of that story!
44:11 Finance department objected to security solution cost.
45:25 Legal department advised against thorough incident investigation.
How to switch from SWE to cyber?
what's the fastest track?
46:59 Unexpected increase in network traffic from a single IP.
49:05 Alert: unauthorized files uploaded to company cloud storage.
Was hoping I could come back to this video to write this-
Thank you so much for this video, it was really helpful for my interviews and I landed my first job as a SOC Analyst
51:08 Senior executive clicked on a phishing link.
53:05 Software with a known vulnerability being actively exploited.
I’m just getting started on this there is so much to learn!
54:38 Employee using the same password for multiple accounts.
55:37 Recent major cybersecurity breach and its impact.
Love the internship offering. Definitely will be looking into that after I finish my current term. Thanks!
56:34 Emerging technologies in cybersecurity.
57:27 Impact of remote work on cybersecurity, mitigation measures.
Also @TheDailyDecrypt is a good channel for news
58:84 Key regulations affecting cybersecurity, impact on work.
59:57 Recent cybersecurity news and its influence.
Man I needed this - thank you!
1:00:47 Cybersecurity podcasts, blogs, or influencers followed.
1:01:33 Thoughts on the cybersecurity skills gap and solutions.
Just got a soc interview after 8 months at an msp 🎉🎉
1:02:42 Recent software vulnerability with widespread implications, mitigation.
1:03:52 Ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure, response.
What an incredible video! I have my first cybersecurity job interview coming up soon and this really has helped me with all the emotions I have felt leading up to the interview. Thank you Josh!
1:05:06 Impact of IoT on cybersecurity, recent incidents/vulnerabilities.
1:06:26 Key components of NIST's Cybersecurity Framework.
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1:06:58 Difference between NIST 800-37 and NIST 800-53.
1:08:08 Difference between PCI DSS and HIPAA compliance.
Got my first SOC analyst role interview next week. This video is truly invaluable, thank you so much!
1:09:02 Explanation of CIS Controls and an example.
1:10:18 GDPR impact on data storage and transfer outside EU.
Listening to your answers it sounds like you get lost in the weeds too much. 3 mins to answer a question seems a bit long no? Or am I incorrect in this assumption.
1:10:59 Incident Response Lifecycle in NIST 800-61.
1:11:30 Common security controls in NIST 800-53.
working on this information building process, as I pivot into Cyber. Thanks for all you do to enrich the community Josh. 🙏🏾
1:12:00 Use cases for NIST 800-37.
1:12:58 HIPAA's focus on cybersecurity.
this is a great video thank you josh
1:13:12 NIST guideline for Security and Privacy Controls.
1:13:25 Key objectives of PCI DSS.
Thank you Josh! You’re doing an amazing work and service for us
1:13:47 Comparison of NIST 800-53 and CIS controls.
1:15:16 GDPR's definition of "personal data" and implications.
Reference Questions 2: I finally got the name of the Anti-Malware Testing File : EICAR:
An EICAR file (European Institute for Computer Antivirus Research) is a standard test file used to test the functionality of antivirus software. It is not an actual virus, but a simple text file that contains a specific string of characters that antivirus programs recognize as a test virus. The purpose of this file is to trigger a response from antivirus software to ensure that it is working correctly. ( its create a False Positives)
The content of the EICAR test file is a short ASCII string:
```
X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*
```
When this file is saved with a `.com`, `.exe`, or other executable extension, antivirus programs should detect it as a threat, even though it is harmless. This allows users and developers to test antivirus software without using actual malicious code.
The EICAR test file is widely recognized in the cybersecurity industry as a safe way to verify that antivirus protection is functioning as expected.
1:16:14 Useful cybersecurity metrics for HIPAA compliance.
1:17:02 Goals of NIST Cybersecurity Framework and implementation.
So legit I have cybersecurity interview today
TOP 50 Cybersecurity Interview Questions and Answers 2024
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Too long and unrealistic answers for someone that just do home labs and it's going to his first job. You can tell he is the author of the CBK...
@NeoKurowSummary: 1. Say “like” many times 2. Say “right” many times 3. Sprinkle in some “if that makes sense” 4. If candidate is over the age of 40 and is unable to talk epically super cool — find another career.
Good video thanks!
This is a great video. Thank you!
@erolahmedov2433@JoshMadakor - Within the Google Cyber Sec Certification I was able to complete all sections with the exception of Python. I was wondering if there are any other Python based courses that you would recommend to supplement this knowledge before I return to the previously mentioned course to complete it ?
@UpgradingJeffthese questions are not related to pentesting? can you create a interview questions related to pentesting??
@itsm3dud39Very Informative and good content to practise interview questions!
@hanfiachoudhary207You are a sign I am about to get a job in my dream company this year . I will get back to provide feedback . thank you for this
@OgoeofficialI LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS AND YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB …DO YOU KNOW OF ANY GOOGLE CERTIFICATION OR GOOGLE PROGRAM THAT CAN GIVE ME A HANDS ON EXPERIENCE FOR SECURITY ANALYST ROLE …THANKS IN ADVANCE
@temidayoekanoye5092nice video,Do you have anything about DLP analyst as well?
@mauricecioccato9818Mr. Josh, you're a master at your craft and your content and editing skills get better every time. Keep up the good work and thank you for investing in your YouTube family. If you're reading this, stay strong, take care of yourself and you will get to where you want to go!
@hesterpanim8677Thank you
@sploitfixSo i just finished the google cybersecurity course but i dont feel confident applying for jobs? What do you recommended I do next ? I want to study for the CompTIA Security+ 701 exam
@TevOnPointThank you for the Video. 🔒
@sekmet1166Can I apply for Remote Job even if I don’t have practical experience or any type of experience, what if I get the job , can I still cope working from home?… please I need your advice advice on how to survive in the job , is it possible to learn all necessary tools … I’m talking about SECURITY ANALYSTS position
@AllroundMotivationChanne-ns2wpI spent almost the whole of today watching and listening to your vidoes. You are too much. If I had the opportunity, I would give the vidoe 1000+ thumbs-up. Thank you so much
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