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Fortinet Cyber Security Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 2 Feb 2024

Fortinet Cyber Security Analyst Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - Coding Test 

It was moderate and give 2 coding questions to solve.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked the questions related to networks, oops and data structures.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Try to study more on networks.

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Tell me about your previous experience
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Gave some scenario based questions

Round 2 - Assignment 

Case study walkthrough

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General hr questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - Coding Test 

Code DB Transactions like rollback

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Code-with-cisco having coding questions and mcq

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Different scheduling algorithms in OS?
  • Ans. 

    Different scheduling algorithms in OS determine how tasks are prioritized and executed.

    • First-Come, First-Served (FCFS)

    • Shortest Job Next (SJN)

    • Round Robin (RR)

    • Priority Scheduling

    • Multi-Level Queue Scheduling

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Resume go-through: projects and intern
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Networking: Transfer packet from one device to another
  • Q2. Contact dictionary- data structure used and time complexity
  • Ans. 

    Contact dictionary can be implemented using hash table for fast lookups with O(1) time complexity.

    • Use a hash table to store contacts with keys as names and values as contact information.

    • Example: { 'John Doe': '555-1234', 'Jane Smith': '555-5678' }

    • Time complexity for searching, inserting, and deleting contacts is O(1) with a hash table.

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic networking
  • Q2. Why cisco, what is cisco?
  • Ans. 

    Cisco is a multinational technology conglomerate known for networking hardware, software, and services.

    • Cisco is a leading provider of networking equipment and solutions.

    • They offer a wide range of products including routers, switches, and security devices.

    • Cisco also provides software solutions for network management and security.

    • The company offers services such as consulting, technical support, and training.

    • Cisco is kno...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Preparation Tips

Skills: Networking, OS, Linux kernel
College Name: NA

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

10 Questions

  • Q1. Write a program to reverse a n integer
  • Ans. 

    Program to reverse an integer

    • Convert the integer to a string

    • Reverse the string

    • Convert the reversed string back to an integer

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain me about your projects
  • Ans. 

    I have worked on various projects including a web application for inventory management and a mobile app for task tracking.

    • Developed a web application using React for inventory management, allowing users to track stock levels and generate reports.

    • Created a mobile app using Flutter for task tracking, enabling users to create, assign, and track tasks in real-time.

    • Collaborated with a team of developers to integrate APIs an...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Are you interstedoing in studying further
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am interested in studying further to enhance my skills and knowledge in software engineering.

    • Interested in pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science

    • Enrolling in online courses to learn new technologies and programming languages

    • Attending workshops and conferences to stay updated with industry trends

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Reverse a linked list without using extra memory
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a linked list without using extra memory

    • Iterate through the linked list and change the next pointers to reverse the list

    • Use three pointers - prev, current, and next - to keep track of the reversed list

    • Start with prev and current pointing to null and the head of the linked list respectively

    • While traversing the list, update the next pointer of the current node to point to the previous node

    • Move prev and current po...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Explain me about all the data structures you know, tell me their advantages over others and applications
  • Ans. 

    Data structures are fundamental concepts in software engineering that organize and store data efficiently.

    • Arrays: Simple and efficient for storing and accessing elements.

    • Linked Lists: Dynamic and flexible, efficient for insertion and deletion.

    • Stacks: LIFO structure, useful for managing function calls and undo operations.

    • Queues: FIFO structure, ideal for managing tasks and scheduling.

    • Trees: Hierarchical structure, used ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What is the difference between into arr [5] and malloc (5*sizeof (int))
  • Ans. 

    The difference is that 'int arr[5]' creates an array on the stack, while 'malloc(5*sizeof(int))' allocates memory on the heap.

    • int arr[5] creates an array of 5 integers on the stack, which is a fixed-size memory allocation.

    • malloc(5*sizeof(int)) dynamically allocates memory on the heap, allowing for variable-size memory allocation.

    • The memory allocated with malloc must be explicitly freed with free() to avoid memory leaks

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Tell me about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate software engineer with a strong background in computer science and experience in developing innovative solutions.

    • Completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from XYZ University

    • Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++

    • Worked on various projects including a mobile app for tracking fitness goals

    • Familiar with Agile development methodologies and version control systems like Gi

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Where do you want to see yourself in 5 years
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a senior software engineer leading a team of developers on innovative projects.

    • Continuing to enhance my technical skills and knowledge through ongoing learning and certifications

    • Taking on more leadership responsibilities and mentoring junior team members

    • Contributing to the development of cutting-edge software solutions for the company

    • Possibly pursuing opportunities for advancement within the...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Mention two weakness es
  • Ans. 

    I tend to overthink details and can be overly critical of my own work.

    • Overthinking details can lead to delays in completing tasks

    • Being overly critical can hinder progress and confidence

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Are you intersted in studying further
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am interested in studying further to enhance my skills and stay updated with the latest technologies.

    • I believe continuous learning is essential in the fast-paced tech industry

    • Further studies can help me specialize in a specific area of software engineering

    • Advanced degrees or certifications can open up new career opportunities

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Asked me few simple questions related to OS and Network security

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Asked me few simple questions related to OS and Network security

College Name: IIT Madras

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 40 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Technical round with questions based on DSA.

  • Q1. 

    Reverse a Number Problem Statement

    Create a program to reverse a given integer N. The output should be the reversed integer.

    Note:

    If a number has trailing zeros, their reversed version should not inclu...

  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given integer while excluding trailing zeros.

    • Create a program to reverse the given integer by converting it to a string and then reversing it.

    • Remove any trailing zeros from the reversed string before converting it back to an integer.

    • Handle the constraints of the input integer being between 0 and 10^8.

    • Example: For input 1230, the output should be 321.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Reverse a Linked List Problem Statement

    You are given a Singly Linked List of integers. Your task is to reverse the Linked List by changing the links between nodes.

    Input:

    The first line of input contai...
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given singly linked list by changing the links between nodes.

    • Iterate through the linked list and reverse the links between nodes.

    • Use three pointers to keep track of the current, previous, and next nodes.

    • Update the links while traversing the list to reverse it.

    • Return the head of the reversed linked list.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the difference in C++ between 'new int[5]' and 'malloc(5 * sizeof(int))'?
  • Ans. 

    new int[5] is C++ specific and initializes the array with default values, while malloc(5 * sizeof(int)) is a C function and does not initialize the array.

    • new int[5] is C++ specific and calls constructors for each element in the array.

    • malloc(5 * sizeof(int)) is a C function and does not call constructors, leaving the array uninitialized.

    • new int[5] returns a pointer to the first element of the array, while malloc(5 * siz...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAJuniper Networks interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, OS, Networking, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 4 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewRejected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2016. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Tested basics in each subject

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Had asked me about my projects in detail. Some DSA questions were asked. Asked to code in C for some questions.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Asked questions about data structures and some more algorithms. Tested in Probability and some quant.

College Name: IIT Madras

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Tips: It will be good to have a GPA of 8 and above

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were easy it were good at C and basic maths. Questions were distributed on all aspects of computer science such as Operating Systems, Few Output Question, Data Structures and Application layer networking . In basic aptitude most questions fall under Probability, distance and time and few others.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 50

Skills: Communication, Basic Coding, Math Puzzle
College Name: NIT Surathkal

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How many rounds are there in Fortinet Cyber Security Analyst interview?
Fortinet interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Fortinet interview process are Technical and Coding Test.

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