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Updated 11 Jun 2025
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17 Interview questions

A Senior Sdet Engineer was asked 8mo ago
Q. Explain the automation framework you worked on.
Ans. 

Developed a robust automation framework using Selenium and TestNG for efficient testing of web applications.

  • Utilized Selenium WebDriver for browser automation, enabling cross-browser testing.

  • Implemented TestNG for test case management, allowing parallel execution and better reporting.

  • Integrated Page Object Model (POM) to enhance code maintainability and reusability.

  • Incorporated Maven for dependency management and ...

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A Network Support Engineer was asked 9mo ago
Q. What is the DORA process?
Ans. 

DORA is a process in networking that stands for Discover, Offer, Request, and Acknowledge, used in DHCP for IP address assignment.

  • Discover: Client broadcasts a DHCP Discover message to find available DHCP servers.

  • Offer: DHCP servers respond with a DHCP Offer message containing an IP address and configuration details.

  • Request: The client sends a DHCP Request message to the chosen server to request the offered IP add...

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A Threat Analyst was asked 10mo ago
Q. What is EDR and what measures does it take?
Ans. 

EDR stands for Endpoint Detection and Response, a cybersecurity technology that continuously monitors and responds to potential threats on endpoints.

  • EDR solutions collect and analyze endpoint data to detect suspicious activities and potential threats.

  • They provide real-time visibility into endpoint activities and allow for quick response to incidents.

  • Measures of EDR include threat detection, incident response, endp...

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A Threat Analyst was asked 10mo ago
Q. What is a VPN and how does it work?
Ans. 

VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, a secure connection that allows users to access the internet privately and securely.

  • VPN encrypts data to ensure privacy and security

  • It masks the user's IP address to protect their identity

  • VPN can be used to access region-restricted websites or services

  • Common VPN protocols include OpenVPN, L2TP/IPsec, and IKEv2

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A Network Engineer was asked
Q. How does DHCP work, and what is the function of a relay agent?
Ans. 

DHCP assigns IP addresses to devices on a network. Relay agent forwards DHCP messages between subnets.

  • DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) assigns IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, and DNS servers to devices on a network.

  • DHCP server listens for DHCP requests from clients and responds with an IP address lease.

  • Relay agent is used when DHCP server and client are on different subnets. It forwards DHC...

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A Network Engineer was asked
Q. How does ARP work, and how does it detect whether the destination device is on a different network?
Ans. 

ARP is a protocol used to map an IP address to a MAC address. It detects different networks by comparing the IP address and subnet mask.

  • ARP stands for Address Resolution Protocol

  • It maps an IP address to a MAC address

  • It works by broadcasting an ARP request to all devices on the network

  • The device with the matching IP address responds with its MAC address

  • If the destination device is in a different network, ARP compar...

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A Senior Software Engineer 1 was asked
Q. What is the difference between an abstract class and an interface?
Ans. 

Abstract class is a class that cannot be instantiated and can have both abstract and non-abstract methods. Interface is a collection of abstract methods.

  • Abstract class can have constructors while interface cannot

  • A class can implement multiple interfaces but can only inherit from one abstract class

  • Abstract class can have instance variables while interface cannot

  • Abstract class is used when we want to provide a commo...

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A Technical Support Engineer was asked
Q. How does the SSL handshake work?
Ans. 

SSL handshake is a process of establishing a secure connection between a client and a server.

  • Client sends a request to the server to initiate the SSL handshake

  • Server responds with its SSL certificate

  • Client verifies the certificate and generates a symmetric key

  • Client sends a message encrypted with the symmetric key to the server

  • Server decrypts the message and sends a confirmation to the client

  • The SSL handshake is c...

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A Technical Support Engineer was asked
Q. What are phase 1 and phase 2 in IKEv1?
Ans. 

Phase 1 is for establishing a secure channel and Phase 2 is for negotiating IPSec SAs.

  • IKEv1 is a protocol used for VPN tunneling

  • Phase 1 negotiates the parameters for the secure channel

  • Phase 2 negotiates the IPSec SAs for data transmission

  • Phase 1 uses Diffie-Hellman for key exchange

  • Phase 2 uses either AH or ESP for data encryption and authentication

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A Technical Support Engineer was asked
Q. How does SSL Inspection work?
Ans. 

SSL Inspection is a process of intercepting and decrypting SSL/TLS traffic to inspect it for security purposes.

  • SSL Inspection intercepts SSL/TLS traffic and decrypts it

  • It allows inspection of encrypted traffic for security threats

  • It requires a trusted root certificate to be installed on the device

  • It can cause issues with end-to-end encryption and privacy concerns

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Sophos Technologies Interview Experiences

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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 23 Sep 2024

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

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

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Cybersecurity basic questions
  • Q2. Various types of attack, penetration testing
  • Ans. 

    Penetration testing involves simulating various types of cyber attacks to identify vulnerabilities in a system.

    • Types of attacks include phishing, malware, denial of service, and SQL injection.

    • Penetration testing helps organizations identify weaknesses in their security measures.

    • Examples of penetration testing tools include Metasploit, Nmap, and Burp Suite.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About projects question
  • Q2. Active directory related questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Mitre attack framework
  • Q2. Powershell commands
  • Q3. Persistence techniques
  • Q4. Defence evasion and techniques

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Sophos Technologies interview:
  • Common vulnerabilities
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep through knowledge about cybersecurity and different vulnerabilities.

Network Support Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image SUNDARRAJAN S CSEUG-2020

posted on 19 Sep 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About cyber security and networking
  • Q2. Some english grammer questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. About dora process
  • Ans. 

    DORA is a process in networking that stands for Discover, Offer, Request, and Acknowledge, used in DHCP for IP address assignment.

    • Discover: Client broadcasts a DHCP Discover message to find available DHCP servers.

    • Offer: DHCP servers respond with a DHCP Offer message containing an IP address and configuration details.

    • Request: The client sends a DHCP Request message to the chosen server to request the offered IP address.

    • ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. About project in final year
  • Q3. About protocals in networking
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 Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - codility mcq test 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is vpn and its working?
  • Ans. 

    VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, a secure connection that allows users to access the internet privately and securely.

    • VPN encrypts data to ensure privacy and security

    • It masks the user's IP address to protect their identity

    • VPN can be used to access region-restricted websites or services

    • Common VPN protocols include OpenVPN, L2TP/IPsec, and IKEv2

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is edr and its measures?
  • Ans. 

    EDR stands for Endpoint Detection and Response, a cybersecurity technology that continuously monitors and responds to potential threats on endpoints.

    • EDR solutions collect and analyze endpoint data to detect suspicious activities and potential threats.

    • They provide real-time visibility into endpoint activities and allow for quick response to incidents.

    • Measures of EDR include threat detection, incident response, endpoint ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the difference between trojan and worm?
  • Ans. 

    Trojan is a type of malware disguised as legitimate software, while worm is a self-replicating malware that spreads through networks.

    • Trojan is a non-self-replicating malware that requires user interaction to spread.

    • Worm is a self-replicating malware that spreads through networks without user interaction.

    • Trojans often appear as legitimate software or files to trick users into downloading and executing them.

    • Worms exploit...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be thorough with basic attacks

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why did you leave your last job?
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities in a more innovative and dynamic work environment.

    • Desire for career advancement

    • Seeking new challenges

    • Looking for a more innovative work environment

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself and your role & experience in the field.
  • Ans. 

    I have over 5 years of experience in retail management, leading teams to achieve sales targets and providing excellent customer service.

    • Managed a team of 15 sales associates at XYZ Retail Store

    • Increased sales by 20% through implementing new sales strategies

    • Trained new employees on product knowledge and customer service

    • Handled customer complaints and resolved issues effectively

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Feb 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Business analyst activities, case based questions, Technical skills
Round 2 - Assignment 

Presentations on Stakeholder management
Scenario based presentation

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Casual discussion
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical skills round
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

40 mins, 30 questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions related to cyber security

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 15 Oct 2023

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Networking,tcp,udp,vpn,subnetmask,osi layers,router,switch,cyber security,encryption,crytography
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Encryption,networking,cyber security
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your previous role?
  • Ans. 

    I was a Technical Support Specialist at a software company.

    • Provided technical assistance to customers via phone, email, or chat

    • Troubleshooted software issues and resolved them in a timely manner

    • Documented customer interactions and solutions for future reference

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Feb 2024.

Round 1 - Recruiter 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic introduction

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How many rounds are there in Sophos Technologies interview?
Sophos Technologies interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Sophos Technologies interview process are Technical, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Sophos Technologies interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Sophos Technologies. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Sophos Technologies expect are Recruitment, Linux, HP Data Protector, Machine Learning and Python.
What are the top questions asked in Sophos Technologies interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Sophos Technologies interview -

  1. How arp works and how it detects whether the destination device is in different...read more
  2. How dhcp work and what is the function of relay age...read more
  3. What is phase 1 and phase 2 in IK...read more
What are the most common questions asked in Sophos Technologies HR round?

The most common HR questions asked in Sophos Technologies interview are -

  1. Why are you looking for a chan...read more
  2. Tell me about yourse...read more
  3. What are your salary expectatio...read more
How long is the Sophos Technologies interview process?

The duration of Sophos Technologies interview process can vary, but typically it takes about 2-4 weeks to complete.

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Overall Interview Experience Rating

4.2/5

based on 20 interview experiences

Difficulty level

Easy 20%
Moderate 80%

Duration

Less than 2 weeks 44%
2-4 weeks 33%
4-6 weeks 11%
6-8 weeks 11%
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3.8

Company culture

3.2

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3.7

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