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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What will you do if policy getting failed in checkpoint firewall during installation of policy.
  • Ans. 

    I would troubleshoot the issue by checking the logs, verifying the policy rules, and ensuring proper configuration.

    • Check the logs to identify the specific error or issue

    • Verify the policy rules to ensure they are correctly configured

    • Check for any conflicts or overlapping rules that may be causing the failure

    • Ensure that the policy installation process was completed successfully

    • Consult with colleagues or documentation for

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  • Q2. Checkpoint firewall packet flow
  • Q3. Network related subnet
  • Q4. SIC in checkpoint how it works
  • Ans. 

    SIC (Security Intelligence Center) in Check Point is a centralized platform for monitoring and managing security events.

    • SIC collects and analyzes security data from various sources within the network

    • It provides real-time visibility into security incidents and alerts

    • SIC helps in identifying and responding to security threats effectively

    • It allows for centralized management of security policies and configurations

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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scenario based questions like how to implement new firewall from old firewall to new one
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Working scenario based questions
  • Q2. Siem tools use cases

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepare before attending the interview
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 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. It depends on the technology on what you work
  • Q2. It depends on the technology on What you work.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident on what you know. Learn basic things on the technology what you work.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. How do you test a web application? What is CSRF and SSRF? What is LDAP injection? How does namp work while port scanning? (Result - open/filtered/closed) How does ssl work? Suppose a proxy server(Burp...
  • Ans. 

    A Security Analyst is responsible for testing web applications, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing security measures to protect against attacks.

    • Testing a web application involves various techniques such as penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and code review.

    • CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) is an attack that tricks a victim into performing unwanted actions on a web application.

    • SSRF (Server-Side Requ...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep learning from your each and every failure. It will help you in learning and to become a more successful and productive.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Regarding firewalls, basic networking, troubleshooting techniques.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare all the things.Including networking basic , firewall in security, troubleshooting techniques.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Stupid Bengali Guy taking interview having no knowledge of himself.
  • Q2. How is covid treating you?

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Domain based

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Give your best !

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2021. 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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell about packet flow in HTTP, DNS, TCP etc. Tell about daily work Questions on specific products you are working on Understanding of VPNs and Load balancers.
  • Ans. 

    Packet flow in HTTP, DNS, TCP, daily work, specific products, VPNs, and Load balancers.

    • HTTP packets contain request and response headers and data

    • DNS packets contain queries and responses for domain name resolution

    • TCP packets establish and maintain connections between hosts

    • Daily work involves monitoring network traffic and identifying security threats

    • Specific products may include firewalls, intrusion detection systems, ...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well on things you have mentioned on your resume.
It seems like a basic advice but it'll be very helpful.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Mitra attack
  • Q2. Cyber kill chain

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study all the information about cyber security when you are going to do so.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Splunk questions

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