Strengths and weaknesses? What is the difference between Symmetric and Asymmetric encryption? How is Encryption different from Hashing? What steps will you take to secure a server? What do you understand by Risk, Vulnerability & Threat in a network? Have you used any hacking software?
how important IT Security is for a company
They didn't have any they just have described their problems.
What do you do in a typical day? What improvement/changes have you implemented at your place of work.
What is your motivation for transitioning into a cyber security role?
They asked normal questions about how I stay on knowledgable on the latest trends in cyber / tech.
How did you deal with conflicts while working in a team?
The interviewer asked me about the most critical security aspect of a company and how I would protect and assist developers. However, he didn't allow me to finish expressing my initial thoughts, which would have taken only a minute to explain clearly. Instead, he disrespectfully pressured me to provide an answer that aligned with his specific expectations, disregarding my perspective and expertise. It felt as though he was more interested in hearing his own preconceived notions rather than engaging in a meaningful discussion.
Was asked what I'd do if I won the lottery.
They asked about a new tech implementation and how I would go about the evaluation, selection, implementation, and adoption process. From the interview, I could tell that it was a company that I would want to work with.
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