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SOC Experts Cyber Security Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 17 Dec 2021

SOC Experts Cyber Security Analyst Interview Experiences

1 interview found

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell about yourself ?
  • Q2. Why you choose this Carrier ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's Good,,The interview tested by Knowledge and Communication skills.

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Mar 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. What are the concepts in OOPS, with examples ?
  • Ans. 

    OOPS concepts include inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism, and abstraction.

    • Inheritance allows a class to inherit properties and methods from another class.

    • Encapsulation is the practice of hiding data and methods within a class.

    • Polymorphism allows objects to take on multiple forms or behaviors.

    • Abstraction is the process of simplifying complex systems by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable parts.

    • Example...

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  • Q2. Join Operation in SQL, Queries for some problems ?
  • Q3. Python Basics

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I got placed for the initial role of Assistant System Engineer and the interview was pretty much simple and they asked basic questions. Like about OOPS, Python, SQL etc. I also did an internship with TCS, so they asked me about that too. Other than that, they asked about the Main Project, Mini Project that I did during my school time.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Domain based

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Give your best !

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Nov 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Why you want to join this company and this domain?
  • Q2. What is SIEM?
  • Ans. 

    SIEM stands for Security Information and Event Management. It is a software solution that helps organizations to detect and respond to security threats.

    • SIEM collects and analyzes security-related data from various sources such as network devices, servers, and applications.

    • It correlates the data to identify patterns and anomalies that may indicate a security breach.

    • SIEM provides real-time alerts and reports to security ...

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  • Q3. Which SIEM you have worked with?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The main advice is that, you might not know everything but it doesn't mean that you're lacking something just be confident and give answers with clarity also accept the fact that you don't know a particular topic rather than blabbering anything.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

General aptitude test - Quant, DI/LR, English

Round 3 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. General information about resume
  • Q2. Interest and knowledge of cybersecurity and computer network concepts
  • Q3. Hobbies and interests
  • Q4. Extra curricular activities

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well ur resume and networking concepts.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Asked about Reasoning, English, Computer networks, Database Management system, Electronics

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

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

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What do you know about Cloud Computing?
  • Ans. 

    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.

    • Exa...

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  • Q2. OOPs concepts and examples
  • Ans. 

    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

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for KPMG India Cyber Security Analyst interview:
  • DSA
  • Cloud Computing
  • Network Security
  • OOPS
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well for Cloud computing, SQL, OOPs and basic coding

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Feb 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. 1- What do you know about cyber security?
  • Ans. 

    Cyber security refers to the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and sensitive information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.

    • Cyber security involves a range of technologies, processes, and practices designed to safeguard digital assets.

    • It includes measures such as firewalls, antivirus software, encryption, and intrusion detection systems.

    • Cyber security al...

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  • Q2. 2- what is phishing attack?
  • Ans. 

    Phishing attack is a type of social engineering attack where attackers trick victims into revealing sensitive information.

    • Phishing attacks can be carried out through emails, phone calls, or text messages.

    • Attackers often use fake websites or login pages to steal login credentials.

    • Phishing attacks can also be used to distribute malware or ransomware.

    • Examples of phishing attacks include spear phishing, whaling, and vishin...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 3- If you have received 2 mails from PwC with same name how will you identify that which one is fake and which one is genuine?
  • Ans. 

    To identify the genuine mail, check the sender's email address and verify the content and attachments.

    • Check the sender's email address for any discrepancies or variations.

    • Verify the content of the email for any grammatical errors or suspicious requests.

    • Check the attachments for any malware or suspicious file types.

    • Contact the sender directly to confirm the authenticity of the email.

    • Use email filtering and anti-phishing...

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  • Q4. 4- What exites you about Cyber security?
  • Ans. 

    The constantly evolving nature of cyber threats and the challenge of staying ahead of them excites me about cyber security.

    • The thrill of solving complex puzzles and identifying vulnerabilities

    • The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and tools

    • The sense of purpose in protecting individuals and organizations from cyber attacks

    • The potential for continuous learning and professional growth

    • Examples: discovering a ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. 5- How will you make your system secure from a user point of view?
  • Ans. 

    To make the system secure from a user point of view, I would implement strong authentication measures and educate users on safe browsing habits.

    • Implement multi-factor authentication

    • Enforce strong password policies

    • Regularly update and patch software

    • Provide security awareness training to users

    • Restrict user access to sensitive data

    • Monitor user activity for suspicious behavior

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The questions they used to ask they will try to trick you with your answers so advice will be that, be very precise and clear with your answers don't say anything about which you are not having any knowledge. Always try to show the real one of you, don't try to be oversmart. Only the basic understanding of the things can easily help you to clear the interview. All the best!!!

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

There was group of 5 people in the gd and the topic was Electric Vehicles
20 minutes were given to conclude the gd

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

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

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Jul 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions around Risk and Compliance more from practical experience point of view rather than going by book

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Technical rounds are not easy to crack and needs a good preparation more from JD perspective and one's own experience
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Something say about yourself
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Current environment
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Deep drive synairo base question

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Speak confedence

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