Cyber Security

Cyber Security Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

Updated 3 Jan 2017

Q1. What are firewalls and application gateways and the difference between them?

Ans.

Firewalls and application gateways are both security measures used to protect networks, but they differ in their approach.

  • Firewalls are network security systems that monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

  • Application gateways, also known as application-level gateways or application layer firewalls, operate at the application layer of the OSI model and can inspect and filter traffic based on the specific application bein...read more

Q2. What all authentication measures did you take in your projects?

Ans.

I implemented multiple authentication measures in my projects to ensure secure access.

  • Implemented password-based authentication with strong password policies

  • Utilized two-factor authentication for an added layer of security

  • Implemented biometric authentication using fingerprint or facial recognition

  • Used multi-factor authentication to combine multiple authentication methods

  • Implemented single sign-on (SSO) for seamless and secure access across multiple systems

  • Implemented role-bas...read more

Q3. What is HTTPS?

Ans.

HTTPS stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure. It is a secure version of HTTP that encrypts data sent between a website and a user's browser.

  • HTTPS uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect data

  • It ensures that the website being accessed is authentic

  • It prevents eavesdropping and tampering of data

  • It is indicated by a padlock icon in the browser's address bar

  • Examples of websites that use HTTPS include banking sites, e-commerce sites, and social media sites

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