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Updated 11 Jun 2020

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Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Aug 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Network security, Windows Technical, CCNA based questions.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical questions
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical and experience related questions
  • Q2. Technical and experience related answers

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Round 1 - Aptitude Test 
Round 2 - Group Discussion 
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Round 3 - HR 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q2. Why should we hire you?
  • Q3. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q4. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Q5. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q6. Tell me about yourself.

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Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Stupid Bengali Guy taking interview having no knowledge of himself.
  • Q2. How is covid treating you?

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Complete security testing performed throught SDLC life cycle
  • Ans. 

    Security testing should be performed at every stage of SDLC to ensure a secure product.

    • Security requirements should be defined at the planning stage

    • Threat modeling should be done during the design phase

    • Code review and vulnerability scanning should be done during the development phase

    • Penetration testing and security acceptance testing should be done during the testing phase

    • Security monitoring and incident response plann...

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  • Q2. OWASP top 10 with mitigation
  • Ans. 

    OWASP top 10 is a list of common web application vulnerabilities. Mitigation involves implementing security controls to prevent or reduce the impact of these vulnerabilities.

    • Injection attacks can be mitigated by input validation and parameterized queries

    • Cross-site scripting (XSS) can be mitigated by input validation and output encoding

    • Broken authentication and session management can be mitigated by implementing strong ...

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Security Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

HCLTech user image Rakesh Vibahar R M

posted on 25 Jul 2024

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

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Why Accenture ?
  • Ans. 

    Accenture is a global leader in technology consulting with a strong focus on innovation and career development.

    • Accenture offers a wide range of opportunities for professional growth and development.

    • The company has a strong reputation for innovation and cutting-edge technology solutions.

    • Accenture has a global presence, providing opportunities to work on diverse projects with clients from around the world.

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  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years ?
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a senior Security Engineer leading a team of professionals and implementing cutting-edge security solutions.

    • Leading a team of security professionals

    • Implementing cutting-edge security solutions

    • Continuing to stay updated on the latest security trends and technologies

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  • Q3. What is your hobby ?
  • Ans. 

    My hobby is woodworking. I enjoy creating furniture and home decor items from scratch.

    • I have a fully equipped workshop where I spend most of my free time

    • I enjoy working with different types of wood and experimenting with various techniques

    • Some of my recent projects include a custom dining table, a set of bookshelves, and a wooden clock

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  • Q4. Tell me about your expectations
  • Ans. 

    I expect challenging projects, opportunities for growth, supportive team, and work-life balance.

    • Challenging projects that allow me to utilize my skills and knowledge

    • Opportunities for professional growth and development

    • A supportive team environment where collaboration is encouraged

    • A good work-life balance to prevent burnout

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  • Q5. What are your interest?
  • Ans. 

    My interests include cybersecurity, coding, networking, and staying updated on the latest security trends.

    • Cybersecurity

    • Coding

    • Networking

    • Staying updated on security trends

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

22 Questions

  • Q1. What is the approach of your WAPT?
  • Ans. 

    Our WAPT approach involves a comprehensive testing methodology to identify and address vulnerabilities in web applications.

    • We use a combination of automated and manual testing techniques

    • We prioritize vulnerabilities based on their severity and potential impact

    • We work closely with development teams to ensure timely remediation

    • We conduct regular retesting to ensure vulnerabilities have been properly addressed

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  • Q2. What are scops are there?
  • Ans. 

    Scopes refer to the boundaries or limits of a particular security system or protocol.

    • Scopes define the extent of access or control that a user or system has within a security system.

    • Scopes can be defined by user roles, permissions, or other criteria.

    • Examples of scopes include network access, file permissions, and application privileges.

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  • Q3. Explain the concept of Bruit forcing?
  • Ans. 

    Brute forcing is a method of guessing a password or encryption key by trying all possible combinations.

    • Brute forcing is a trial-and-error method used to crack passwords or encryption keys.

    • It involves trying all possible combinations until the correct one is found.

    • This method can be time-consuming and resource-intensive.

    • Brute forcing can be used for both online and offline attacks.

    • Examples of tools used for brute forcin

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  • Q4. What is CSRF? Where you used it... Basically practical Scenario
  • Q5. Explain the scenario & What u do with CSRF Vulnerability
  • Ans. 

    CSRF vulnerability allows attackers to perform actions on behalf of a user without their consent.

    • CSRF attacks can be prevented by implementing CSRF tokens

    • The token is generated by the server and included in the form or URL

    • When the form is submitted, the token is verified to ensure it matches the one generated by the server

    • If the token is invalid, the request is rejected

    • CSRF vulnerabilities can be exploited to perform a...

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  • Q6. What is XSS? Type of that.
  • Ans. 

    XSS stands for Cross-Site Scripting. It is a type of security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

    • XSS attacks can be classified into three types: Stored, Reflected, and DOM-based.

    • Attackers can use XSS to steal sensitive information, such as login credentials or session tokens.

    • Preventing XSS requires input validation, output encoding, and proper use of sec...

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  • Q7. Explain the concept of XSS.
  • Ans. 

    XSS stands for Cross-Site Scripting. It is a type of security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

    • XSS attacks can be used to steal sensitive information, such as login credentials or personal data.

    • Attackers can also use XSS to hijack user sessions, redirect users to malicious websites, or deface web pages.

    • XSS vulnerabilities can be prevented by properly s...

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  • Q8. Write a basic XSS payload
  • Ans. 

    A basic XSS payload is a script injected into a website to execute malicious code on a victim's browser.

    • Use the

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  • Q9. What is SQL Injection? Type?
  • Ans. 

    SQL Injection is a type of cyber attack where malicious SQL statements are inserted into an entry field to manipulate a database.

    • Attackers use SQL Injection to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data

    • It can be prevented by using parameterized queries and input validation

    • Types include In-band, Inferential, and Out-of-band

    • Examples of SQL Injection attacks include UNION-based and Error-based attacks

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  • Q10. Write a SQL Payload, other than basic. Explain the payload
  • Ans. 

    SQL Payload to extract sensitive data from a database

    • Use UNION SELECT to combine data from different tables

    • Use subqueries to extract specific data

    • Use SQL injection to bypass authentication and access data

    • Use ORDER BY to sort data in a specific way and extract specific data

    • Use GROUP BY to group data and extract specific data

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  • Q11. How can broken authorisation vulnerability be extended
  • Ans. 

    Broken authorization vulnerability can be extended by exploiting other vulnerabilities or by using stolen credentials.

    • Exploiting other vulnerabilities such as SQL injection or cross-site scripting to gain unauthorized access

    • Using stolen credentials to bypass authorization checks

    • Exploiting misconfigured access controls to gain elevated privileges

    • Using brute force attacks to guess valid credentials

    • Exploiting session mana

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  • Q12. Give a practical example of Broken Authentication & authorisation? How u will exploit that?
  • Ans. 

    Broken authentication & authorization is when an attacker gains access to a user's account or system without proper credentials.

    • An attacker can exploit this by guessing or stealing a user's login credentials.

    • They can also use brute force attacks to crack weak passwords.

    • Another way is to exploit vulnerabilities in the authentication process, such as session hijacking or cookie theft.

    • Once the attacker gains access, they ...

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  • Q13. What have you done in API Security?
  • Ans. 

    Implemented various security measures in API development and testing.

    • Implemented authentication and authorization mechanisms such as OAuth2 and JWT.

    • Implemented rate limiting and throttling to prevent DDoS attacks.

    • Implemented input validation and output encoding to prevent injection attacks.

    • Conducted API penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and remediate them.

    • Implemented encryption and decryption mechanisms t

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  • Q14. Which kind of api you are tested?
  • Ans. 

    I have tested various kinds of APIs including REST, SOAP, GraphQL, and more.

    • I have experience testing REST APIs which use HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE.

    • I have also tested SOAP APIs which use XML for data exchange.

    • I have worked with GraphQL APIs which allow clients to specify the data they need.

    • I am familiar with testing APIs that use authentication and authorization mechanisms.

    • I have tested APIs that integra...

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  • Q15. What type of vulnerabilities are over there?
  • Ans. 

    There are various types of vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, buffer overflow, etc.

    • SQL injection: attackers inject malicious SQL code to gain unauthorized access to the database

    • Cross-site scripting: attackers inject malicious scripts into a website to steal user data

    • Buffer overflow: attackers exploit a program's buffer to execute malicious code

    • Other types include CSRF, DoS, and privilege escal...

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  • Q16. Explain one of the vulnerabilities from OWASP API top 10?
  • Ans. 

    Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA) is a vulnerability where an attacker can access unauthorized data by manipulating object references.

    • BOLA occurs when an application fails to enforce proper access controls on object references.

    • Attackers can exploit BOLA to access sensitive data or functionality by manipulating object references.

    • Examples of BOLA include accessing other users' data, modifying data that should be r...

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  • Q17. What type of mobile application did u test?
  • Ans. 

    I have tested various types of mobile applications including social media, e-commerce, and banking apps.

    • I have tested social media apps like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

    • I have tested e-commerce apps like Amazon, Flipkart, and eBay

    • I have tested banking apps like Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo

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  • Q18. What is your approach?
  • Q19. How to bypass ssl pinning?
  • Ans. 

    SSL pinning can be bypassed by modifying the app's code or using a tool to intercept and modify the SSL traffic.

    • Modify the app's code to disable SSL pinning

    • Use a tool like Frida or Cydia Substrate to intercept and modify SSL traffic

    • Use a man-in-the-middle attack to intercept and modify SSL traffic

    • Use a custom SSL certificate to bypass SSL pinning

    • Use a debugger to bypass SSL pinning

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  • Q20. What is the concept of frida?
  • Ans. 

    Frida is a dynamic instrumentation toolkit for developers, reverse-engineers, and security researchers.

    • Frida allows you to inject JavaScript or native code into an application to perform dynamic analysis.

    • It can be used to hook functions, intercept network traffic, and bypass SSL pinning.

    • Frida supports both iOS and Android platforms.

    • It can be used for both offensive and defensive security purposes.

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  • Q21. Write a commend of nmap? Now explain it
  • Ans. 

    nmap is a network exploration tool used to scan and map networks and identify open ports and services.

    • nmap can be used to identify hosts and services on a network

    • It can also be used to identify open ports and vulnerabilities

    • nmap can be used to perform ping scans, TCP scans, and UDP scans

    • It can also be used to perform OS detection and version detection

    • nmap can be used with various options and flags to customize the scan

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  • Q22. What is oX in nmap?
  • Ans. 

    oX in nmap is used to specify the IP protocol number to use for scanning.

    • oX is followed by the protocol number (e.g. oX1 for ICMP protocol)

    • It can be used with other nmap options like -sS or -sU

    • It is useful for scanning non-standard protocols

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

    I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There was 1 interview round.

    Round 1 - Technical 

    (2 Questions)

    • Q1. What is DDos attack
    • Ans. 

      DDoS attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt normal traffic of a targeted server or network by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic.

      • DDoS stands for Distributed Denial of Service

      • Attackers use multiple compromised systems to flood the target with traffic

      • Goal is to make the target server or network unavailable to legitimate users

      • Common types include UDP flood, SYN flood, and HTTP flood

      • Examples: Mirai botnet a...

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    • Q2. Tell me your roles
    • Ans. 

      As a Security Engineer, my roles include designing and implementing security measures, conducting security assessments, monitoring for security breaches, and responding to incidents.

      • Designing and implementing security measures to protect systems and data

      • Conducting security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and risks

      • Monitoring for security breaches and unauthorized access

      • Responding to security incidents and implem

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    Interview experience
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    Good
    Difficulty level
    -
    Process Duration
    -
    Result
    -
    Round 1 - Technical 

    (1 Question)

    • Q1. How registry patch is pushed when the machine is vulnerable?
    • Ans. 

      Registry patches can be pushed using patch management tools like SCCM or WSUS, or manually through Group Policy or scripts.

      • Use patch management tools like SCCM or WSUS to push registry patches automatically

      • Manually push registry patches through Group Policy or scripts

      • Ensure proper testing before pushing patches to avoid any issues

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