Accenture Security Delivery Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

A and B can complete a piece of work in 12 and 15 days, respectively. They work together for 4 days, and then A leaves. How many more days will B take to complete the work?
If 10 men can do a piece of work in 6 days, how long will it take for 15 men to complete it?

Find the Second Largest Number
Write a program to find the second largest number in an array.

Q1. Questions from Resume and python as it was my preffered language
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Q2. What is Splunk
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Splunk is a software platform used for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine-generated big data.
• Splunk collects and indexes data from various sources like logs, events, and metrics.

• It allows users to search, visualize, and analyze data in real-time.

• Splunk can be used for security monitoring, troubleshooting, and business analytics.

• Example: Splunk can be used to monitor network traffic for security threats.
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Q1. Was asked about day to day work stuff of previous work experience
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Q2. Basics of phishing and investigation analysis
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Phishing is a cyber attack that tricks individuals into revealing sensitive information through deceptive communications.
• Phishing often uses emails that appear to be from legitimate sources, like banks or popular services.

• Example: An email claiming to be from your bank asking you to verify your account details.

• Spear phishing targets specific individuals or organizations, often using personal information to increase cre...read more
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Q3. Many other questions were asked from my resume
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Q4. How do you define threat hunting hypothesis
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Threat hunting hypothesis is a proactive approach to cybersecurity where analysts develop educated guesses about potential threats and then investigate to confirm or deny them.
• Threat hunting hypothesis involves formulating educated guesses about potential threats based on available data and intelligence.

• Analysts then investigate these hypotheses by actively searching for signs of compromise or malicious activity within...read more
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Q5. Difference between persistence and lateral movement
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Persistence is the ability of an attacker to maintain access to a compromised system, while lateral movement is the act of moving through a network to gain access to other systems.
• Persistence involves maintaining access to a compromised system over time, often through backdoors or malware.

• Lateral movement involves moving laterally through a network to gain access to other systems, often using compromised credentials or...read more
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Q6. How to investigate on edr for a specific tasks
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To investigate on EDR for a specific task, analyze logs, conduct endpoint forensics, review alerts, and collaborate with other teams.
• Analyze EDR logs to identify any suspicious activities or anomalies

• Conduct endpoint forensics to gather more information about the specific task

• Review alerts generated by the EDR system for any relevant information

• Collaborate with other teams such as incident response or threat intelligen...read more
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Q1. Explain phishing analysis
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Phishing analysis involves examining suspicious emails or messages to identify potential threats and prevent security breaches.
• Phishing analysis involves examining emails or messages for suspicious links, attachments, or requests for personal information.

• Look for common phishing indicators such as misspelled URLs, generic greetings, urgent language, and requests for sensitive information.

• Use tools like email filters, U...read more
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Q1. What is CPM password rotation?
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CPM password rotation automates the process of changing passwords for privileged accounts to enhance security.
• CPM stands for CyberArk Password Manager, which manages and rotates passwords for sensitive accounts.

• Automated password rotation reduces the risk of unauthorized access by frequently changing passwords.

• For example, a system administrator's password can be set to rotate every 30 days.

• CPM can integrate with vario...read more
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Q2. Where are PSM recordings saved?
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PSM recordings are typically saved in a secure, centralized storage location for easy access and management.
• Recordings are stored in a designated database or file system managed by the PSM solution.

• Access to recordings is usually restricted to authorized personnel to maintain security.

• Recordings can often be indexed and searched for specific sessions or events.

• Examples of storage locations include cloud storage solutio...read more
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