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Deloitte Cyber Security Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 5 Feb 2025

Deloitte Cyber Security Consultant Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

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

I was interviewed in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Ransomware scenario based
  • Q2. Networking concepts
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. APT questions like recent cyber attacks
  • Q2. Networking concepts

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - NA
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Feb 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Networking and cyber security question
Round 2 - Case Study 

Explanation of the scenario-based cyber kill chain.

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Usual HR question

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Q2. Do you have any experience in Penetration testing?
Q3. How you can implement network segmentation?
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Q4. What is your strong area? What is SDLC? What is Cloud ?
Q5. Client engagement with cybersecurity

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was an MCQ test with questions from Quantitative Ability, Logical reasoning, Verbal Abililty

Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself
  • Q2. Describe your internship experience and what was your contribution.
  • Q3. Why do you want to pivot to Cyber Security from your Electrical engineering degree?
  • Q4. Are you willing to learn?
Round 3 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Where are you from? What do you like about this city?
  • Q2. What do you think Consultants do?
  • Ans. 

    Consultants provide expert advice and guidance to clients in a specific field or industry.

    • Consultants analyze client needs and provide tailored solutions

    • They offer recommendations based on industry best practices

    • Consultants may also assist with implementation and training

    • They often work on a project basis or provide ongoing support

    • Examples: Cyber Security Consultants help organizations improve their security posture, I

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Would you like travelling for work?
  • Q4. Are you willing to relocate?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - For a fresh college graduate, prepare your resume well and mention only those skills/experience you are able to defend well. Don't bluff on your resume. Revise the answers to common interview questions. And please know what Consulting is what consultants do.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at BP Poddar Institute of Management & Technology, Kolkata and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was a medium level test.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical questions from cyber Security and computer networks were being asked.
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was the inter with one of the partner the highest officials of the organisation. He was asking questions about my project and internship experience.
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR round was very normal just like any other hr rounds.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be confident and present yourself in the best possible way.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Asked about Reasoning, English, Computer networks, Database Management system, Electronics

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

15 min discussion on any topic given on the spot, 1 min for thinking

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What do you know about Cloud Computing?
  • Ans. 

    Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services over the internet, including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence.

    • Cloud computing allows users to access and store data and applications on remote servers instead of on their local devices.

    • It offers scalability, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to access resources from anywhere with an internet connection.

    • Exa...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. OOPs concepts and examples
  • Ans. 

    OOPs concepts refer to Object-Oriented Programming principles like inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism, and abstraction.

    • Inheritance: Allows a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class.

    • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit.

    • Polymorphism: Ability to present the same interface for different data types.

    • Abstraction: Hiding the complex implementation detail

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. SQL queries like Joins and Selection

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for KPMG India Cyber Security Analyst interview:
  • DSA
  • Cloud Computing
  • Network Security
  • OOPS
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well for Cloud computing, SQL, OOPs and basic coding

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was an MCQ test with questions from Quantitative Ability, Logical reasoning, Verbal Abililty

Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself
  • Q2. Describe your internship experience and what was your contribution.
  • Q3. Why do you want to pivot to Cyber Security from your Electrical engineering degree?
  • Q4. Are you willing to learn?
Round 3 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Where are you from? What do you like about this city?
  • Q2. What do you think Consultants do?
  • Ans. 

    Consultants provide expert advice and guidance to clients in a specific field or industry.

    • Consultants analyze client needs and provide tailored solutions

    • They offer recommendations based on industry best practices

    • Consultants may also assist with implementation and training

    • They often work on a project basis or provide ongoing support

    • Examples: Cyber Security Consultants help organizations improve their security posture, I

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Would you like travelling for work?
  • Q4. Are you willing to relocate?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - For a fresh college graduate, prepare your resume well and mention only those skills/experience you are able to defend well. Don't bluff on your resume. Revise the answers to common interview questions. And please know what Consulting is what consultants do.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your area of cybersecurity you are experienced in ?
  • Q2. Thats depends on you

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Join but not for long time, so make sure you keep everything known before joining
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

There was group of 5 people in the gd and the topic was Electric Vehicles
20 minutes were given to conclude the gd

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. This was a one to one technical round they ask about your project. what are your three strengths?
  • Q2. How will you lead your team?
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptittude test consist of basic quantitative and logical questions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About project and project details
  • Q2. Why choose this field
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why choose this company
  • Q2. Is there any other question

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Feb 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. 1- What do you know about cyber security?
  • Ans. 

    Cyber security refers to the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and sensitive information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.

    • Cyber security involves a range of technologies, processes, and practices designed to safeguard digital assets.

    • It includes measures such as firewalls, antivirus software, encryption, and intrusion detection systems.

    • Cyber security al...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 2- what is phishing attack?
  • Ans. 

    Phishing attack is a type of social engineering attack where attackers trick victims into revealing sensitive information.

    • Phishing attacks can be carried out through emails, phone calls, or text messages.

    • Attackers often use fake websites or login pages to steal login credentials.

    • Phishing attacks can also be used to distribute malware or ransomware.

    • Examples of phishing attacks include spear phishing, whaling, and vishin...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 3- If you have received 2 mails from PwC with same name how will you identify that which one is fake and which one is genuine?
  • Ans. 

    To identify the genuine mail, check the sender's email address and verify the content and attachments.

    • Check the sender's email address for any discrepancies or variations.

    • Verify the content of the email for any grammatical errors or suspicious requests.

    • Check the attachments for any malware or suspicious file types.

    • Contact the sender directly to confirm the authenticity of the email.

    • Use email filtering and anti-phishing...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. 4- What exites you about Cyber security?
  • Ans. 

    The constantly evolving nature of cyber threats and the challenge of staying ahead of them excites me about cyber security.

    • The thrill of solving complex puzzles and identifying vulnerabilities

    • The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and tools

    • The sense of purpose in protecting individuals and organizations from cyber attacks

    • The potential for continuous learning and professional growth

    • Examples: discovering a ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. 5- How will you make your system secure from a user point of view?
  • Ans. 

    To make the system secure from a user point of view, I would implement strong authentication measures and educate users on safe browsing habits.

    • Implement multi-factor authentication

    • Enforce strong password policies

    • Regularly update and patch software

    • Provide security awareness training to users

    • Restrict user access to sensitive data

    • Monitor user activity for suspicious behavior

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The questions they used to ask they will try to trick you with your answers so advice will be that, be very precise and clear with your answers don't say anything about which you are not having any knowledge. Always try to show the real one of you, don't try to be oversmart. Only the basic understanding of the things can easily help you to clear the interview. All the best!!!

Skills evaluated in this interview

Deloitte Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Deloitte Cyber Security Consultant interview?
Deloitte interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Deloitte interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Case Study.
How to prepare for Deloitte Cyber Security Consultant 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 Deloitte. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Deloitte expect are Brs, Joining Formalities, Maintenance, RTGS and team.
What are the top questions asked in Deloitte Cyber Security Consultant interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Deloitte Cyber Security Consultant interview -

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