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Mahindra Defence Systems Cyber Security Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 24 Sep 2021

Mahindra Defence Systems Cyber Security Analyst Interview Experiences

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Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. What is SQLi its types?
  • Ans. 

    SQLi stands for SQL Injection. It is a type of cyber attack where an attacker injects malicious SQL code into a vulnerable website.

    • SQLi allows attackers to access sensitive data from a website's database

    • There are three types of SQLi: In-band, Inferential, and Out-of-band

    • In-band SQLi is the most common type and involves using the same communication channel to launch the attack and retrieve data

    • Inferential SQLi involves ...

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  • Q2. Owaps top10 .. explain anyone.?
  • Ans. 

    OWASP Top 10 is a list of the most critical web application security risks.

    • Injection attacks: SQL, NoSQL, OS, LDAP, etc.

    • Broken authentication and session management

    • Cross-site scripting (XSS)

    • Broken access control

    • Security misconfiguration

    • Insecure cryptographic storage

    • Insufficient logging and monitoring

    • Insecure communication

    • Using components with known vulnerabilities

    • Insufficient attack protection and rate limiting

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  • Q3. What is Dom xss?
  • Ans. 

    Dom xss is a type of cross-site scripting attack that exploits vulnerabilities in client-side scripts.

    • Dom xss attacks occur when an attacker injects malicious code into a website's DOM (Document Object Model) through user input.

    • The injected code can then execute in the victim's browser, potentially stealing sensitive information or performing unauthorized actions.

    • Preventing Dom xss requires proper input validation and ...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Answer confidently ...

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is EDR SOLUTION
  • Ans. 

    EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) solution is a cybersecurity technology that continuously monitors and analyzes endpoint activities to detect and respond to threats.

    • Continuous monitoring of endpoint activities

    • Real-time detection of threats

    • Immediate response to security incidents

    • Behavioral analysis of endpoints

    • Integration with SIEM for centralized monitoring

    • Examples: CrowdStrike Falcon, Carbon Black, SentinelOne

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  • Q2. What is the structure of arcsight
  • Ans. 

    ArcSight is a security information and event management (SIEM) software that helps organizations detect and respond to security threats.

    • ArcSight uses a hierarchical structure of components such as connectors, Logger, ESM, and Command Center.

    • Connectors collect and normalize data from various sources.

    • Logger stores and indexes the collected data for analysis.

    • ESM (Enterprise Security Manager) correlates and analyzes the da...

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  • Q3. Tell some basic event IDs
  • Ans. 

    Event IDs are unique identifiers for specific events in a system or network.

    • Event ID 4624 - Successful account logon

    • Event ID 4625 - Failed account logon

    • Event ID 4768 - Kerberos authentication ticket request

    • Event ID 4776 - Domain controller authentication

    • Event ID 7036 - Service control manager event

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - First clear the basic concepts of cybersecurity and networking understand the different type of logs.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via AmbitionBox and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 1. Explain Public Key Infrastructure?
  • Ans. 

    Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a system used to manage digital certificates and public-private key pairs for secure communication.

    • PKI involves a Certificate Authority (CA) that issues digital certificates to verify the identity of users or devices.

    • It uses asymmetric encryption where a public key is used for encryption and a private key is used for decryption.

    • PKI ensures secure communication by enabling encryption, ...

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  • Q2. 2. Explain about Bastion server
  • Ans. 

    A bastion server is a highly secured server that acts as a gateway between internal network and external network.

    • Bastion server is used to securely access and manage servers in a private network from an external network.

    • It is typically placed in a DMZ (demilitarized zone) to provide an additional layer of security.

    • Access to the bastion server is tightly controlled and monitored to prevent unauthorized access.

    • It often r...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Nil

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Be clear on salary negotiation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Say confidently what ever it is..

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Nodejs basics,AWS S3,script file run command,how to catch db timeout
  • Q2. Connect db options,
  • Ans. 

    Connecting to a database has multiple options depending on the type of database and programming language used.

    • For SQL databases, options include using JDBC for Java, ODBC for C++, and ADO.NET for C#.

    • For NoSQL databases, options include using MongoDB's driver for Python or Node.js.

    • ORMs like Hibernate and Entity Framework can also be used to abstract away the database connection details.

    • Connection strings are used to spe...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Db connection attributes need to prepare well

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Based on your previous jobs

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's totally your luck in interview

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. If your Experience person , mostly they ask your past experience work related question , If Fresher they ask theoretical question

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before May 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Piping code and welder qualifications test
  • Ans. 

    Piping code and welder qualifications test

    • Piping code refers to the set of standards and regulations that govern the design, fabrication, and inspection of piping systems.

    • Welder qualifications test is a process of testing and certifying welders to ensure that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform welding tasks safely and effectively.

    • Both piping code and welder qualifications test are important in ensu...

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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your current ctc

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just specific to your answer.
WQT/wps required in detail

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Quant, verbal, lrdi

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Machine Design concepts
  • Q2. Thermodynamics and RAC Concepts

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Crisp and to the point answers

Intern Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 22 Aug 2017

I was interviewed in Dec 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basics questions from thermodynamics were asked. But I was unable to solve deflection problem in Strength of material

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Quantitative analysis questions were easy but technical questions were hard enough. I had cleared the Aptitude test
Tips: Go through the basics of each subject in your respective branch.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Questions: 100

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: We were given 5 minutes for preparation and then discussion started. I made a mistake by cross questioning the people in my group, but still i got selected
Tips: Try to start the discussion or try to give the conclusion.
Duration: 10 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I did not get selected for next round

College Name: Sinhgad College Of Engineering (SCOE)

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