Optiv Security India Private Limited Security Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

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Q1. How would you ensure a server is secure?
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To ensure a server is secure, one must implement various security measures such as firewalls, encryption, regular updates, access control, and monitoring.
• Implement firewalls to control incoming and outgoing traffic

• Use encryption to protect data in transit and at rest

• Regularly update software and patches to fix vulnerabilities

• Implement access control measures to restrict unauthorized access

• Monitor server activity for an
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Q2. What steps can you take to prevent identity theft?
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To prevent identity theft, one can take steps such as monitoring financial accounts regularly, using strong passwords, being cautious with personal information, and shredding sensitive documents.
• Monitor financial accounts regularly for any suspicious activity

• Use strong, unique passwords for online accounts

• Be cautious when sharing personal information online or over the phone

• Shred sensitive documents before disposing of
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Q3. Explain Social phishing and the steps you can take to prevent it?
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Social phishing is a type of cyber attack that involves manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information.
• Social phishing involves attackers using social engineering tactics to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information such as passwords or financial details.

• Common methods of social phishing include impersonating trusted entities like banks or government agencies, creating fake social media p...read more
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Q4. What are spyware attacks and how to prevent them?
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Spyware attacks are malicious software that secretly gathers information about a person or organization.
• Spyware can be installed on a device without the user's knowledge through malicious links, emails, or software downloads.

• To prevent spyware attacks, users should regularly update their operating systems and security software.

• Avoid clicking on suspicious links or downloading attachments from unknown sources.

• Use a repu...read more
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Q5. What are some of the most common types of cyberattacks
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Common types of cyberattacks 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: overwhelm a system with traff...read more
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Q1. Tell me about your self/ Introduce your self?
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Q2. Why this role attracts you?
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Q3. What do you know about the our company?
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Q4. Can you work under pressure ?
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Q5. Are you willing to relocate
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Q1. What are your salary expectations?
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Q2. Tell me about yourself.
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Q1. Excel, python, Power bi
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Where you to explain some business case study related product management

Q1. Tell me about yourself?
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Coding Questions on one of the preffered programming language. Most importantly Data Structures and algorithms.

Q1. Basics of qradar, integration section, EDR, EMAIL SECURITY, SIEM, PROXY LOGS AND FIREWALL, IPS, IDS, HIDS, and NIDS, SYMMETRIC & ASSYMMETRIC
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Q1. Explaining about company and their policies and salary package and environment type ....
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Q1. Interviewer ask about SOC analyst function
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Q2. Interviewer ask Networking related basic questions
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Q1. Interviwer ask SOC related Questions
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Q2. Interviewer ask previous experience and related questions
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Q1. In Client Interview ,interviwer ask deep questions and usecases for soc tools
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Q2. Interviewer ask current and previous vulnerability related questions
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Q1. In HR interview , Ask that all joining related , dalary related discussion
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