Pinkerton Security Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

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Q1. About basic security duties
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Q2. What is security What is fire Whats safety & first ad treatment
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Security is the state of being free from danger or threat.
• Security involves measures taken to protect people, property, and information from harm or damage.

• Examples of security measures include surveillance cameras, access control systems, and fire alarms.

• Security can be physical, such as locks on doors, or digital, such as encryption of data.

• Security is important in many industries, including finance, healthcare, and ...read more
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Q1. Please tell us about your self ?
Ans. My self Nitin Sadhu Londhe. Basically i am came from Osmanabad district. I have completed my BA graduation in history in year 2011. I have started my career at wipro 2013 as front office executive then I move to Access,CCTV in 2019 to till date.
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Q2. How many years do you have?
Ans. I have almost 8 yeras experience i security fields.
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Q1. What is SIEM tools, can you explain basic functions of siem tool?
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SIEM tools are security information and event management tools used to collect, analyze, and manage security data.
• SIEM tools collect security data from various sources such as network devices, servers, and applications.

• They analyze the collected data to detect security incidents and threats in real-time.

• SIEM tools provide centralized monitoring and reporting capabilities for security events.

• They help in compliance mana...read more
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Q2. How DHCP works.
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DHCP is a network protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network.
• DHCP server assigns IP addresses to devices on a network

• DHCP client requests an IP address from the DHCP server

• DHCP lease time determines how long an IP address is valid for

• DHCP uses UDP port 67 for server and port 68 for client communication
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Q3. What is 0.0.0.0 io address and when it assigned?
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0.0.0.0 is a special IP address used to represent a non-routable meta-address.
• 0.0.0.0 is often used in network programming to indicate an invalid, unknown, or non-applicable target

• It is typically used in routing tables or as a placeholder address

• It can also be used by servers to listen on all available network interfaces
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Q4. How do you prevent your organisation if malware attack happened?
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To prevent malware attacks, organisations can implement strong cybersecurity measures such as regular software updates, employee training, network segmentation, and endpoint protection.
• Regularly update software and security patches to address vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malware.

• Educate employees on safe browsing habits, email phishing awareness, and the importance of not clicking on suspicious links or d...read more
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Q5. Explain TCP flag
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TCP flags are control bits in the TCP header used to indicate the status of a TCP connection.
• TCP flags include SYN, ACK, FIN, RST, PSH, URG, and ECE.

• SYN flag is used to initiate a connection.

• ACK flag is used to acknowledge receipt of data.

• FIN flag is used to terminate a connection.

• RST flag is used to reset a connection.

• PSH flag is used to push data to the application layer.

• URG flag is used to indicate urgent data.

• ECE f...read more
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Q6. How Antivirus works
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Antivirus works by scanning files and programs on a computer for known patterns of malicious code.
• Antivirus software uses a database of known virus signatures to identify and remove malicious code.

• It scans files, emails, and programs in real-time to detect and prevent malware infections.

• Some antivirus programs also use heuristic analysis to identify new and unknown threats based on behavior.

• Antivirus software can quara...read more
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Q1. Give brief introduction about yourself.
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Q2. What are your qualifications?
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Q3. Any internship experience?
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Q1. What are the different kinds of Firewalls?
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Firewalls are network security systems that monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
• Types of firewalls include packet filtering firewalls, stateful inspection firewalls, proxy firewalls, and next-generation firewalls.

• Packet filtering firewalls examine packets of data and decide whether to forward or discard them based on predetermined criteria.

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Q2. Difference between Stateful and Stateless firewalls?
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Stateful firewalls track the state of active connections, while stateless firewalls filter packets based on predetermined rules.
• Stateful firewalls maintain context about active connections, allowing them to make more informed decisions about which packets to allow or block.

• Stateless firewalls filter packets based on static rules, without considering the state of the connection.

• Stateful firewalls are more secure as they...read more
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Q3. Difference between ISO 27001 and 27001?
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ISO 27001 is the international standard for information security management systems, while 27001 is a typographical error.
• ISO 27001 is the correct international standard for information security management systems.

• 27001 is a typographical error and does not refer to any specific standard.

• Organizations should aim for ISO 27001 certification to demonstrate their commitment to information security.

• ISO 27001 provides a fra...read more
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Q4. Various compliance standards
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Various compliance standards are regulations that organizations must follow to protect sensitive data and ensure cybersecurity.
• Compliance standards include GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is a European Union regulation that governs data protection and privacy for individuals within the EU

• HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) sets the standard for protec...read more
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Q1. Work life balance
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Q2. Hard work and smart work
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Q1. General questions about your location and how early we can join
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Q1. CTF labs solving in Assessment, Forensic and Malware analysis
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Q1. Basic cyber security
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