Cybertech Systems & Software Cyber Security Analyst Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

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Q1. What is cybersecurity?
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Cybersecurity refers to the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks.
• It involves implementing measures to prevent unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, or destruction of information.

• Cybersecurity aims to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems.

• It includes various techniques such as encryption, firewalls, antivirus software, intrusio...read more
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Q2. What is pass the hash attack?
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Pass the hash attack is a technique used by hackers to gain unauthorized access to a computer system by using hashed passwords.
• In a pass the hash attack, the attacker captures the hashed password of a user and uses it to authenticate themselves without knowing the actual password.

• This attack is possible because the Windows operating system stores hashed passwords in memory, allowing an attacker to extract and reuse the...read more
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Q3. Explain dictionary attack?
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A dictionary attack is a method used to gain unauthorized access to a system by systematically trying all possible words or combinations from a pre-existing list.
• Dictionary attack is a type of brute force attack.

• It involves using a list of commonly used passwords or words from a dictionary to guess the password of a user or system.

• The attacker tries each word in the list until a match is found or all possibilities are ...read more
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Q4. Explain rainbow attack?
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A rainbow attack is a type of brute force attack that involves precomputing and storing the hash values of all possible passwords.
• Rainbow attacks are used to crack password hashes by comparing them to precomputed hash values.

• They are based on the idea of reducing the time and computational resources required for brute force attacks.

• Rainbow tables are used to store precomputed hash values and their corresponding passwor...read more
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Q5. What is scanning and explain about scanning?
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Scanning is the process of systematically examining a network or system for vulnerabilities or potential security threats.
• Scanning involves sending network requests to identify open ports, services, and potential vulnerabilities.

• It helps in identifying weaknesses in the network or system that can be exploited by attackers.

• Scanning can be performed using various tools like Nmap, Nessus, or OpenVAS.

• Different types of sca...read more
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