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Updated 9 Mar 2024

Akamai Technologies Security Architect Interview Experiences

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Interview experience
5
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Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
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I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Round 1 : Technical 1.) OWASP Top 10 2.) Different types of DoS DDoS attacks 3.) Explain difference between vulnerability , threat and risk 4.) Different types of application layer attacks and mitigation...
  • Q2. Round 2: Technical 1.) How to mitigate DoS and DDos attacks 2.) Explain smurf, ping of death, SIEM 3.) What is BOT & BOTNET 4.) Explain denial of service mitigation using rate control techniques 5.) Wha...
  • Q3. Round 3: Whiteboard/Presentation Rounds A topic such as BoT DoS DDoS or volumetric attacks types detection and prevention techniques using ppt presentation a and explanation and cross questions by panels ...

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Akamai Technologies Security Architect interview:
  • DNS Resolution
  • Application layer attacks
  • BOT Attacks
  • HTTP headers
  • Status codes
  • HTTP methods
  • Resource recordset
  • VPN
  • Bgp
  • Volumetric attacks
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Thoroughly prepare on DoS, DDoS, Application layer attacks

Read about OWASP top 10 for Web application. And OWASP top 10 API to explain, study about BOT , how CDN works ,SSL handshake , TCP handshake headers , DNS resolutik in depth , Attacks mitigatin techniques

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Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was great time had intervew depth technical skill

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good company to work for freshers and experianced
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is SQL injection
  • Ans. 

    SQL injection is a type of cyber attack where malicious SQL code is inserted into a vulnerable website's database.

    • Attackers use SQL injection to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or to modify or delete data in a database.

    • SQL injection can be prevented by using parameterized queries, input validation, and proper error handling.

    • Example: An attacker could use SQL injection to bypass login credentials and gain acc...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be sound with the security topics. And be prepared for any cyber security topics that you mentioned in your resume.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Round 1 - Assignment 
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is SQLinjection
  • Ans. 

    SQL injection is a type of cyber attack where malicious SQL code is inserted into a vulnerable website's database.

    • Allows attackers to access sensitive data

    • Can modify or delete data

    • Can execute commands on the server

    • Can be prevented by input validation and parameterized queries

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be through with basics and tools that you know has to be well groomed.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Explain about your previous role in the company.
  • Q2. Basic of security like owasp top 10 and other stuff.
  • Q3. How nmap works, how will you recreate similar tool.
  • Ans. 

    nmap is a network exploration and security auditing tool. It works by sending packets to target hosts and analyzing the responses.

    • nmap uses various scanning techniques such as TCP SYN scan, UDP scan, etc.

    • It can detect open ports, services running on those ports, and operating system information.

    • nmap can also perform vulnerability scanning and version detection.

    • To recreate a similar tool, one would need to have a good u...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Mobile app testing skillset like intents, broadcast, stoage, ssl pinning
  • Q5. Hos TLS works with steps, key exchange, verification of certificate, CA authority, digital signature
  • Q6. Some behavioural questions. How did you handle situations where you found a issue but there was no time to fix and other day to dag critical situations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest. If you dont know the topic, try to explain similar topics around it, if still not working go to the next question. Keep updated on latest news and attacks in security, how it was exploited and how to prevent it.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Akamai Technologies Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Akamai Technologies Security Architect interview?
Akamai Technologies interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Akamai Technologies interview process are Technical.
How to prepare for Akamai Technologies Security Architect interview?
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 Akamai Technologies. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Akamai Technologies expect are OWASP, DNS, HTTP, Network Security and Debugging.
What are the top questions asked in Akamai Technologies Security Architect interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Akamai Technologies Security Architect interview -

  1. Round 2: Technical 1.) How to mitigate DoS and DDos attacks 2.) Explain smurf...read more
  2. Round 1 : Technical 1.) OWASP Top 10 2.) Different types of DoS DDoS attacks ...read more
  3. Round 3: Whiteboard/Presentation Rounds A topic such as BoT DoS DDoS or volume...read more

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