What is the most complex security initiative you have led or made a significant contribution to in the last two years?
Security executives will be called upon to handle complex, pressure-filled initiatives. Interviewers want to know what candidates can take on and how they cope with complexity.
“This is a detailed question that helps me understand this persons view of ‘complexity,’ their bandwidth for size and scope,” Clark says. “This will be different for a five-person security team versus a Fortune 10 organization.”
Recently hired security leaders share what hiring execs want to know in interviews.
Many organizations are looking for cybersecurity skills and struggling to fill positions because demand has been pacing supply. That doesn’t mean anyone with experience in security can sail through a job interview and be hired on the spot, however.
Job candidates need to be prepared to answer tough questions. In many cases, there’s no exact right answer, but how candidates react and formulate responses can go a long way toward making a positive or negative impression.
We asked security executives and hiring experts to share suggestions of questions candidates can expect to hear, and how they should respond in ways that will make good impressions.[ Keep up with
1 Explain SSL Encryption
SSL(Secure Sockets Layer) is the industry-standard security technology creating encrypted connections between Web Server and a Browser. This is used to maintain data privacy and to protect the information in online transactions. The steps for establishing an SSL connection is as follows:
What is traceroute? Mention its uses.
Traceroute is a network diagnostic tool. It helps track the route taken by a packet that is sent across the IP network. It shows the IP addresses of all the routers it pinged between the source and the destination.
Uses:
– Consider Stories to Share
A common interview question, whether in cybersecurity or other fields, is “Tell me about a problem you faced and how you solved it.”
Use this opportunity to share a problem you faced at your previous work – especially one that may be related to the position youre applying for – and tell them about it and how you solved it.
Sometimes it doesnt have to be entirely about how you handled a challenging situation. You can tell them about an achievement you made. Your interviewer will be able to see your passion when you talk about your progress and achievements.
While you may think this is an old tip, its not. With more people taking online interviews, youll be surprised what people may show up with.
Whether youre taking your cybersecurity interview online or at the companys premises, be sure to dress appropriately.
If youre taking your interview online, be sure to keep your camera open and avoid distractions.