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Cognizant Security Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 1 Dec 2021

Cognizant Security Analyst Interview Experiences

1 interview found

I applied via campus placement at Narula Institute of Technology, Kolkata and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Code for fibbonacci series in Java, inheritance and polymorphism, oops concept
  • Ans. 

    Answering questions on Java code for Fibonacci series, inheritance, polymorphism, and OOP concepts.

    • Fibonacci series code in Java can be written using recursion or iteration.

    • Inheritance is a mechanism in OOP where a class inherits properties and methods from another class.

    • Polymorphism is the ability of an object to take on multiple forms.

    • OOP concepts include encapsulation, abstraction, inheritance, and polymorphism.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep up a confidence in yourself while answering.Try to be clear in mind of what you are speaking . don't get confused on bits of things.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain about SIEM TOOL and which SIEM tool you have used ?
  • Ans. 

    SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tool is a software solution that aggregates and analyzes security data from various sources.

    • SIEM tools help in detecting and responding to security incidents in real-time.

    • They provide centralized visibility into an organization's security posture.

    • Examples of SIEM tools include Splunk, IBM QRadar, and ArcSight.

    • I have experience using Splunk for log management and security

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Have you configured policies in defender ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have configured policies in defender.

    • Yes, I have configured policies in Windows Defender to ensure proper security measures are in place.

    • I have set up policies for malware protection, network protection, firewall settings, and device control.

    • Regularly review and update policies to adapt to new threats and vulnerabilities.

    • Example: Configuring Windows Defender policies to block certain file types from being downlo

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well and be confident
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell us about MITRE attack framework
  • Ans. 

    MITRE ATT&CK is a knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques based on real-world observations.

    • MITRE ATT&CK provides a framework for understanding and categorizing cyber threats.

    • It consists of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by attackers.

    • Organizations can use MITRE ATT&CK to improve their threat detection and response capabilities.

    • Examples of MITRE ATT&CK techniques include spear ...

  • Answered by AI

Security Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

HCLTech user image Rosini Duraisamy

posted on 10 Jun 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Vulnerability management in cloud environment
  • Ans. 

    Vulnerability management in cloud environment involves identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating security weaknesses.

    • Regularly scan cloud infrastructure for vulnerabilities

    • Patch and update software to address vulnerabilities

    • Implement access controls and encryption to protect data

    • Utilize security tools like intrusion detection systems and firewalls

    • Monitor and analyze security logs for suspicious activity

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Storage maintenance in Azure
  • Ans. 

    Storage maintenance in Azure involves monitoring, optimizing, and managing storage resources to ensure performance and availability.

    • Regularly monitor storage usage and performance metrics

    • Optimize storage by implementing tiered storage and data archiving

    • Manage access controls and permissions to prevent unauthorized access

    • Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies for data protection

    • Update storage configurations a

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Know your CV. And make sure your aware of basics

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It had multiple aptitude questions with programming questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions based on your resume
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Wat is your strength Will u work in night shift
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions regarding SIEM working especially around multitenancy and rules.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussion with the Manager regarding my experience and future aspirations
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basics of cyber security
  • Q2. Read all the basics in cyber security

Security Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

Accenture user image Nitin Sadhu Londhe

posted on 25 Jan 2024

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

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself ?
  • Ans. I am Nitin Londhe. I have started my job career at Wipro with in year 2013 to jan 2024. Now I have recently join EXL magarpatt city. I have done my job at Wipro technologies like various post front office executive, ID batch coordinator, SOC operator,ACO etc.
  • Answered by Nitin Sadhu Londhe

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Think be positive every time.

Security Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

Atos user image Likhith K Arya

posted on 28 Feb 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is 3 way hand shaking
  • Ans. 

    3 way hand shaking is a process in TCP/IP communication where three packets are exchanged to establish a connection.

    • Three packets are involved: SYN, SYN-ACK, ACK

    • SYN packet is sent by the client to the server to initiate the connection

    • SYN-ACK packet is sent by the server to the client as a response

    • ACK packet is sent by the client to the server to confirm the connection

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is OSI Model
  • Ans. 

    The OSI Model is a conceptual framework that standardizes the functions of a telecommunication or computing system into seven layers.

    • The OSI Model stands for Open Systems Interconnection Model.

    • It helps in understanding how data is transferred between devices in a network.

    • Each layer has specific functions and communicates with the adjacent layers.

    • Examples of layers include Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Sessio

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Tell about your work culture
  • Q4. Difference between tcp and udp
  • Ans. 

    TCP is connection-oriented, reliable, and slower, while UDP is connectionless, unreliable, and faster.

    • TCP is connection-oriented, meaning it establishes a connection before sending data, while UDP is connectionless.

    • TCP is reliable as it ensures all data is received in order and without errors, while UDP does not guarantee delivery.

    • TCP is slower due to the overhead of establishing and maintaining connections, while UDP ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is firewall
  • Ans. 

    A firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

    • Acts as a barrier between a trusted internal network and untrusted external network

    • Filters traffic based on rules set by the network administrator

    • Can be hardware-based or software-based

    • Examples include Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks, and pfSense

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It will be easy

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Please share your detailed introduction with day to day task
  • Ans. 

    I am a Security Analyst responsible for monitoring and analyzing security threats, conducting risk assessments, and implementing security measures.

    • Monitor security alerts and incidents on a daily basis

    • Analyze security threats and vulnerabilities

    • Conduct risk assessments to identify potential security risks

    • Implement security measures to protect against cyber attacks

    • Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security best practi

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How do you handle compliance in audits
  • Ans. 

    I handle compliance in audits by ensuring all security measures are in place and regularly reviewed.

    • Regularly review and update security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations

    • Conduct internal audits to identify any gaps in compliance and address them promptly

    • Collaborate with external auditors to provide necessary documentation and evidence of compliance

    • Implement security controls and measures to ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Ask about compliance parameters
  • Q2. Isg introduction and Msa brief

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Cognizant Security Analyst 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 Cognizant. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cognizant expect are IAM, Identity Access Management, Logrhythm, PKI and Qradar.

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