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Accenture Senior Security Analyst Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced

Updated 19 Apr 2024

Accenture Senior Security Analyst Interview Experiences for Experienced

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All about siem and implementation

Senior Security Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Shivam Srivastava

posted on 14 Apr 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is EDR ?
  • Ans. 

    EDR stands for Endpoint Detection and Response, a security solution that monitors and responds to endpoint threats.

    • EDR solutions provide real-time visibility into endpoint activity and behavior.

    • They use advanced analytics and machine learning to detect and respond to threats.

    • EDR solutions can also provide forensic analysis to investigate incidents and identify root causes.

    • Examples of EDR solutions include Carbon Black,...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How EDR works and
  • Ans. 

    EDR stands for Endpoint Detection and Response. It is a security solution that monitors and responds to endpoint threats.

    • EDR solutions use agents installed on endpoints to collect data and send it to a central server for analysis.

    • They use behavioral analysis and machine learning to detect and respond to threats in real-time.

    • EDR solutions can also provide forensic data to investigate incidents and improve security postu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Process related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare your resume well and try to get the JD about the profile from HR and study the topics accordingly

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Basic VAPT conceptual questions
  • Q2. Technical web app Pt

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Basic knowledge is enough

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in May 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions on OAM , OIM , Cyberark

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - What ever product / technology / experience u mention, please mention those in which you have in depth knowledge.

It's the most basic thing , don't say things that you have not worked on or worked for 1-2months , that will surely cause issue.

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about Security incident response framework that you have worked on ?
  • Ans. 

    Implemented a comprehensive security incident response framework to effectively detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents.

    • Developed incident response policies and procedures to outline roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths.

    • Established communication protocols for notifying stakeholders and coordinating response efforts.

    • Conducted regular tabletop exercises and simulations to test the effectiveness o...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Critical incident that you have worked on?
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How do you deal with phishing incidents
  • Ans. 

    I handle phishing incidents by promptly identifying and blocking malicious emails, educating users on how to recognize phishing attempts, and implementing security measures.

    • Promptly identify and block malicious emails

    • Educate users on how to recognize phishing attempts

    • Implement security measures such as email filtering and multi-factor authentication

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is log4j vulnerability and how do you feel with it?
  • Ans. 

    Log4j vulnerability is a critical security flaw in the Apache Log4j logging library that allows remote code execution.

    • Log4j vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.

    • The vulnerability affects versions 2.0 to 2.14.1 of Apache Log4j.

    • Exploiting the vulnerability can lead to serious security breaches and data exfiltration.

    • Organizations need to patch affected systems immediately and

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Tech Mahindra Senior Security Analyst interview:
  • Incident response
  • Siem tool
  • Edr
  • Xdr
  • Phishing analysis
  • Malware incidents
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for the things that you have mentioned and do not mention anything that you are not aware

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About the vormetric encryption tool
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Customer round once technical round cleared
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain different ransomware attacks
  • Ans. 

    Ransomware attacks encrypt files and demand payment for decryption.

    • Encrypts files and demands payment for decryption

    • May use social engineering tactics to trick victims into downloading malware

    • May spread through phishing emails, malicious websites, or infected software

    • Examples include WannaCry, Petya, and Locky

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is Port number of SMB
  • Ans. 

    The port number of SMB is 445.

    • SMB stands for Server Message Block.

    • SMB is a protocol used for file sharing and printer sharing.

    • Port 445 is used for direct TCP/IP connection without NetBIOS.

    • Port 139 is also used for SMB over NetBIOS.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is SMB relay attack
  • Ans. 

    SMB relay attack is a type of attack where an attacker intercepts and relays SMB traffic to gain unauthorized access to a target system.

    • The attacker intercepts SMB traffic between two systems and relays it to gain access to the target system.

    • The attack can be carried out using tools like Responder or Metasploit.

    • The attack can be prevented by disabling SMBv1, using SMB signing, and implementing network segmentation.

    • An e...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General discussion about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn in detail and study based on real life cyberattack and tactics

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jan 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Oauth, Tls, Jwt, Security Pentest methodology, Controls for a login page
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SCA, Second Order Sqli, Dom Xss, Out of band XXE
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary Expectations, Brief about the job role and assignments

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Tech Mahindra Senior Security Analyst interview:
  • SAST
  • Dast
  • OWASP
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be calm And Politely say no if dont know the answer

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Normally they come up in interview with 4-5 guys, they were asking to start scenario based one by one person, question starting from infrastructure of organization, architecture of RSA Netwitness, descr...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be bold & calm, show your interest, be confidence, stick with your answers

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. On the firewall and checkpoints

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Likes
1.Will pay you better if you bargain

Dislikes
1. Work life balance is zero
2. Hike and bonus are zero
3.Biased manager and management
4. weekend's 12shifts including night shift
5. Office is located out of Bangalore travelling is hectic
6. Castism is seen in the work.
7. No good team play. Only one person as to do the job of all the members
8. No humanity

Accenture Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Accenture Senior Security Analyst interview for experienced candidates?
Accenture interview process for experienced candidates usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Accenture interview process for experienced candidates are Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Accenture Senior Security Analyst interview for experienced candidates?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Accenture. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Accenture expect are Auditing, Information Security, Monitoring, Project Management and ISO 27001.
What are the top questions asked in Accenture Senior Security Analyst interview for experienced candidates?

Some of the top questions asked at the Accenture Senior Security Analyst interview for experienced candidates -

  1. How EDR works ...read more
  2. What is ED...read more
  3. Questions on OAM , OIM , Cyber...read more

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