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IBM Security Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 7 May 2024

IBM Security Analyst Interview Experiences

5 interviews found

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
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Quants and Reasoning

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is threat,risk and VM?
  • Ans. 

    Threat is a potential danger that can exploit a vulnerability, Risk is the likelihood of a threat occurring and causing harm, and VM stands for Vulnerability Management.

    • Threat: potential danger that can exploit a vulnerability

    • Risk: likelihood of a threat occurring and causing harm

    • VM: Vulnerability Management

    • Threats can be external or internal

    • Risk can be calculated by assessing the likelihood and impact of a threat

    • VM in...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is OSI model and asked about the layers
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are my salary expectations
  • Q2. What is preferred location

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare from ambition box and other useful websites

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before May 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic networking and scenarios
  • Q2. Malware scenarios
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before May 2023.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was time based test.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your experience in cyber security What are your projects you did in college. What is SIEM.

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Security Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Aradhana Rout

posted on 22 Mar 2022

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical Interview was good enough,it was around 1 hr.They asked from basics to top level , all about networking , cybersecurity and on my previous project role. I explained everything clearly.They focuse...
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. In managerial Hr they asked me some situational based questions, a little part of technical too.Then they explained about my role in IBM , and the work i need to do , they ended the discussion with salary ...

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for IBM Security Analyst interview:
  • Computer Networking
  • Infra security
  • Information Security
  • Data security
  • CCNA
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident enough,
Don't bluff, if you don't know the answer its fine, tell them sorry we don't know it.
Learn and explain well.

Good luck for your upcoming interviews.!

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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

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.

IBM Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in IBM Security Analyst interview?
IBM interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the IBM interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for IBM 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 IBM. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at IBM expect are Information Security, Security Analysis, SIEM, Security Monitoring and SOC.
What are the top questions asked in IBM Security Analyst interview?

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  1. what is threat,risk and ...read more
  2. In managerial Hr they asked me some situational based questions, a little part ...read more
  3. what is OSI model and asked about the lay...read more

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