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Check Point Software Technologies Product Sales Specialist Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 28 Dec 2021

Check Point Software Technologies Product Sales Specialist Interview Experiences

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. How do you see the Cyber-security market post covid-19? What changes do you see in the customer purchase decisions ?
  • Ans. 

    Post covid-19, cyber-security market will see an increase in demand due to remote work and online transactions.

    • Remote work and online transactions have increased the risk of cyber-attacks.

    • Organizations will invest more in cyber-security solutions to protect their data and systems.

    • Cloud-based security solutions will become more popular.

    • Customers will prioritize solutions that offer remote management and monitoring capab...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. You have worked with Checkpoint solutions before, share our three unique differentiators and propositions compared to our competitors
  • Ans. 

    Checkpoint's unique differentiators are advanced threat prevention, unified security management, and cloud security solutions.

    • Advanced threat prevention: Checkpoint's SandBlast technology provides real-time protection against zero-day and advanced threats.

    • Unified security management: Checkpoint's Security Management Portal allows for centralized management of security policies across multiple environments.

    • Cloud securit...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is zero trust approach to security? Deep dive on the solutions and products and architecture
  • Q4. What different approach do you take while making a cyber case for a MSP compared to a large enterprise, a govt entity and an SMB client
  • Ans. 

    The approach for making a cyber case varies based on the client's size and type.

    • For MSPs, focus on the benefits of outsourcing security and the cost savings compared to hiring an in-house team.

    • For large enterprises, emphasize the need for a comprehensive security strategy and the potential financial and reputational damage of a breach.

    • For government entities, highlight compliance requirements and the importance of prot...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What does Gartner say about securing remote workforces? Share some industry best practices
  • Ans. 

    Gartner recommends a zero-trust approach to secure remote workforces. Best practices include multi-factor authentication, VPNs, and endpoint protection.

    • Gartner recommends a zero-trust approach to security

    • Implement multi-factor authentication for all remote access

    • Use VPNs to secure remote connections

    • Ensure endpoint protection is up-to-date and includes firewalls and anti-virus software

    • Train employees on secure remote wo...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Do you have some experience working around compliances like RBI, PCIDSS,GDPR,HIPPA etc storyboard with example
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have experience working with compliances like RBI, PCIDSS, GDPR, HIPAA.

    • I have worked with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines to ensure compliance in financial product sales.

    • I am familiar with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCIDSS) and have implemented necessary measures to protect customer data.

    • I have worked with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to ensure the privacy and s...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What is the difference between IOT and OT security?
  • Ans. 

    IOT security focuses on securing devices and data in the Internet of Things, while OT security focuses on securing operational technology systems.

    • IOT security involves securing devices and data in the Internet of Things, which includes sensors, smart devices, and other connected devices.

    • OT security involves securing operational technology systems, which includes industrial control systems, SCADA systems, and other syst...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Read thoroughly about Checkpoint portfolio, the infinity architecture, Harmony suite, Cloudguard and IOT/OT offerings. Industry knowledge, reading Gartner reports would be a plus.Prior experience with Checkpoint portfolio, building BOM's would help. Quote statistics from CPR, also try going through battle cards for competitive positioning.

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Assignment 

An easy assignment that involved a use case.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Previous projects
  • Q2. Scenario based questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Talk about yourself, what you have done, achievements, challenges you have faced, etc

Round 2 - Case Study 

Will be given a random case study, which you will have to evaluate and show case why, how and what problem you are trying to solve.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Cybersecurity related questions. Solve a randomly given problem
Round 4 - Case Study 

Again case study, what you have done in the past and why? How you prioritised what you did and why.

Round 5 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Solving technical problems, how you will work with engineering, peers and cross functional team. How you can extract the best from them without having any authority over them.
Round 6 - Cultural fit 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Where you have worked before and how you have handled conflict between another colleague and yourself or between two stakeholders. How you will convince someone who is very strong headed.
Round 7 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Cultural fit, why you want to work for this company and why do you think you should be hired. Past experiences, etc

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep your cool, think logically, KNOW your resume, study about ServiceNow
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Product roadmap
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Resume overview
  • Q2. Product case studies
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

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

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Favorite product
  • Ans. 

    My favorite product is the iPhone because of its sleek design, user-friendly interface, and seamless integration with other Apple products.

    • Sleek design

    • User-friendly interface

    • Seamless integration with other Apple products

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Past experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Previous product that you owrked on
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. More about working behaviour and previous experience
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Product knowledge
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

SQL query based questions where asked

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Being a fresher, the question asked qas about OOPS, stack , query, resume based.
  • Q2. Behavioral questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be strong on your sql language.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on guesstimates
  • Q2. Questions on previous work experience
  • Q3. Questions on agile methodology
  • Q4. Vertical based understanding
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic qns were asked related to process
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Direct one to one discussion

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  1. How do you see the Cyber-security market post covid-19? What changes do you see...read more
  2. What different approach do you take while making a cyber case for a MSP compare...read more
  3. Do you have some experience working around compliances like RBI, PCIDSS,GDPR,HI...read more

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