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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
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
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

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Q2. Do you have any experience in Penetration testing?
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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.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Coding Test 

2 hours, basic dsa questions, cyber security related mcqs

Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What is normalization in dbms
  • Ans. 

    Normalization in DBMS is the process of organizing data in a database to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity.

    • Normalization involves breaking down a database into smaller, more manageable tables and defining relationships between them.

    • It helps in reducing data redundancy by storing data in a structured and organized manner.

    • Normalization also helps in improving data integrity by ensuring that data is consistent ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between truncate and delete
  • Ans. 

    Truncate is a DDL command that removes all records from a table, while delete is a DML command that removes specific records.

    • Truncate is faster than delete as it does not log individual row deletions.

    • Truncate resets identity columns, while delete does not.

    • Truncate cannot be rolled back, while delete can be rolled back using a transaction.

    • Truncate does not fire triggers, while delete does.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How will your protect your digital data
  • Ans. 

    I will protect my digital data by implementing strong encryption, regular backups, and strict access controls.

    • Implement strong encryption algorithms to secure data in transit and at rest

    • Regularly backup data to prevent loss in case of cyber attacks or hardware failures

    • Enforce strict access controls by using multi-factor authentication and least privilege principle

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Some types of cyber attacks
  • Ans. 

    Some types of cyber attacks include phishing, malware, ransomware, DDoS attacks, and social engineering.

    • Phishing: fraudulent emails or messages to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information

    • Malware: malicious software designed to damage or gain unauthorized access to a computer system

    • Ransomware: encrypts files on a victim's system and demands payment for decryption

    • DDoS attacks: overwhelming a system with a f...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Case Study 

They ask questions based on security

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is injection
  • Ans. 

    Injection is a technique used to introduce code or data into a computer program or system.

    • Injection is commonly used in cyber attacks to exploit vulnerabilities in software.

    • Types of injection include SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and command injection.

    • Injection attacks can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and system compromise.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Type of injection
  • Ans. 

    SQL injection is a type of injection attack that allows an attacker to execute malicious SQL statements.

    • SQL injection involves inserting malicious SQL code into input fields of a web application

    • Attackers can manipulate databases, steal data, and even delete or modify records

    • Examples include entering ' OR '1'='1' into a login form to bypass authentication

  • Answered by AI
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
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.

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?

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