PwC Security Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is xss and how it's can be exploited?
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XSS is a type of web vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
• XSS stands for Cross-Site Scripting.

• Attackers can exploit XSS vulnerabilities by injecting malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

• These scripts can steal sensitive information, such as login credentials or personal data, from the victim's browser.

• XSS attacks can be prevented by prope...read more
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Q2. What is csrf and how it can be exploited?
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CSRF is a type of attack where a malicious website tricks a user into performing an action on a different website.
• CSRF stands for Cross-Site Request Forgery

• It can be exploited by tricking a user into clicking a link or button on a malicious website that sends a request to a different website where the user is logged in

• The request can perform actions on behalf of the user without their knowledge or consent

• To prevent CSR...read more
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Q3. What is sast and dast and why it is performed?
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SAST and DAST are security testing techniques used to identify vulnerabilities in software applications.
• SAST (Static Application Security Testing) is performed on the source code of an application to identify security vulnerabilities before the application is compiled and deployed.

• DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) is performed on a running application to identify vulnerabilities in real-time.

• SAST is useful fo...read more
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Q4. What is httpsOnly and secure flag is used for?
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httpsOnly and secure flag are used for securing web traffic and preventing attacks.
• httpsOnly ensures that all traffic to a website is encrypted and cannot be intercepted by attackers.

• Secure flag ensures that cookies are only sent over encrypted connections, preventing session hijacking attacks.

• Both are important security measures for protecting sensitive information and preventing attacks.

• Examples of websites that use ...read more
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Q5. What are the security headers used in an application?
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Security headers are used to enhance the security of web applications by providing additional protection against attacks.
• Common security headers include Content-Security-Policy (CSP), X-XSS-Protection, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS)

• CSP helps prevent cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by specifying which sources of content are allowed to be loaded

• X-XSS-Protection helps prev...read more
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Q6. How cache control is implemented?
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Cache control is implemented through HTTP headers to specify how long a resource should be cached.
• Cache-Control header is used to specify caching directives

• Expires header is used to specify an expiration date for the resource

• Max-Age header is used to specify the maximum age of the resource in seconds

• Pragma header is used for backwards compatibility with HTTP/1.0

• Examples: Cache-Control: max-age=3600, Expires: Wed, 21 Oc
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Q1. Application and api security questions?
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Asked about Reasoning, English, Computer networks, Database Management system, Electronics

15 min discussion on any topic given on the spot, 1 min for thinking

Q1. What do you know about Cloud Computing?
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Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services over the internet, including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence.
• Cloud computing allows users to access and store data and applications on remote servers instead of on their local devices.

• It offers scalability, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to access resources from anywhere with an internet connection.

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Q2. OOPs concepts and examples
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OOPs concepts refer to Object-Oriented Programming principles like inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism, and abstraction.
• Inheritance: Allows a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class.

• Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit.

• Polymorphism: Ability to present the same interface for different data types.

• Abstraction: Hiding the complex implementation detail
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Q3. SQL queries like Joins and Selection
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It was an MCQ test with questions from Quantitative Ability, Logical reasoning, Verbal Abililty

Q1. Introduce yourself
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Q2. Describe your internship experience and what was your contribution.
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Q3. Why do you want to pivot to Cyber Security from your Electrical engineering degree?
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Q4. Are you willing to learn?
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Q1. Where are you from? What do you like about this city?
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Q2. What do you think Consultants do?
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Consultants provide expert advice and guidance to clients in a specific field or industry.
• Consultants analyze client needs and provide tailored solutions

• They offer recommendations based on industry best practices

• Consultants may also assist with implementation and training

• They often work on a project basis or provide ongoing support

• Examples: Cyber Security Consultants help organizations improve their security posture, I
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Q3. Would you like travelling for work?
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Q4. Are you willing to relocate?
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They ask questions based on security

Q1. What is injection
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Injection is a technique used to introduce code or data into a computer program or system.
• Injection is commonly used in cyber attacks to exploit vulnerabilities in software.

• Types of injection include SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and command injection.

• Injection attacks can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and system compromise.
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Q2. Type of injection
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SQL injection is a type of injection attack that allows an attacker to execute malicious SQL statements.
• SQL injection involves inserting malicious SQL code into input fields of a web application

• Attackers can manipulate databases, steal data, and even delete or modify records

• Examples include entering ' OR '1'='1' into a login form to bypass authentication
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Q1. Ransomware scenario based
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Q2. Networking concepts
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Q1. APT questions like recent cyber attacks
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Q1. What is xss and how it's can be exploited?
Ans. 
XSS is a type of web vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
• XSS stands for Cross-Site Scripting.

• Attackers can exploit XSS vulnerabilities by injecting malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

• These scripts can steal sensitive information, such as login credentials or personal data, from the victim's browser.

• XSS attacks can be prevented by prope...read more
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Q2. What is csrf and how it can be exploited?
Ans. 
CSRF is a type of attack where a malicious website tricks a user into performing an action on a different website.
• CSRF stands for Cross-Site Request Forgery

• It can be exploited by tricking a user into clicking a link or button on a malicious website that sends a request to a different website where the user is logged in

• The request can perform actions on behalf of the user without their knowledge or consent

• To prevent CSR...read more
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Q3. What is sast and dast and why it is performed?
Ans. 
SAST and DAST are security testing techniques used to identify vulnerabilities in software applications.
• SAST (Static Application Security Testing) is performed on the source code of an application to identify security vulnerabilities before the application is compiled and deployed.

• DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) is performed on a running application to identify vulnerabilities in real-time.

• SAST is useful fo...read more
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Q4. What is httpsOnly and secure flag is used for?
Ans. 
httpsOnly and secure flag are used for securing web traffic and preventing attacks.
• httpsOnly ensures that all traffic to a website is encrypted and cannot be intercepted by attackers.

• Secure flag ensures that cookies are only sent over encrypted connections, preventing session hijacking attacks.

• Both are important security measures for protecting sensitive information and preventing attacks.

• Examples of websites that use ...read more
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Q5. What are the security headers used in an application?
Ans. 
Security headers are used to enhance the security of web applications by providing additional protection against attacks.
• Common security headers include Content-Security-Policy (CSP), X-XSS-Protection, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS)

• CSP helps prevent cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by specifying which sources of content are allowed to be loaded

• X-XSS-Protection helps prev...read more
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Q6. How cache control is implemented?
Ans. 
Cache control is implemented through HTTP headers to specify how long a resource should be cached.
• Cache-Control header is used to specify caching directives

• Expires header is used to specify an expiration date for the resource

• Max-Age header is used to specify the maximum age of the resource in seconds

• Pragma header is used for backwards compatibility with HTTP/1.0

• Examples: Cache-Control: max-age=3600, Expires: Wed, 21 Oc
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There was group of 5 people in the gd and the topic was Electric Vehicles
20 minutes were given to conclude the gd

Q1. This was a one to one technical round they ask about your project. what are your three strengths?
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Q2. How will you lead your team?
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