Optiv Security India Private Limited Soc Analyst 1 Interview Questions and Answers

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. 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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Q1. What are your salary expectations?
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Q2. What is your family background?
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Q3. Share details of your previous job.
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Q4. Why should we hire you?
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Q5. Why are you looking for a change?
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Q6. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
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Q7. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
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Q8. Tell me about yourself.
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Coding Questions on one of the preffered programming language. Most importantly Data Structures and algorithms.

Q1. Tell me about yourself?
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Q1. How has your skillset has grown over the time ?
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Q2. What makes you passionate about this work ?
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Q3. How did you know about this open position ?
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Q1. Excel, python, Power bi
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Where you to explain some business case study related product management

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