TOP 50 Cybersecurity Interview Questions and Answers 2024

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Welcome to our comprehensive guide on acing cybersecurity job interviews! I'm Josh, a seasoned expert in the field with extensive experience in various roles such as Senior Cybersecurity Analyst, Principal Cybersecurity Analyst, Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, and Cybersecurity Program Manager. Besides my professional journey, I've also been an educator at a local community college and run my own online cybersecurity course.

In this video, we delve deep into the crucial aspects of preparing for cybersecurity interviews. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the field, this video offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you succeed.

Please check out the timestamps for each question in the video's description to navigate to specific points of interest.

00:00 Intro
10:38 Configure SIEM rules for security incidents with an example.
13:02 Fine-tune alert to reduce false positives, steps taken.
14:04 Incident response process in previous job, tools used.
16:05 Logs integrated into SIEM and reasons.
17:08 Collaboration with another department for security issue.
19:00 Security controls for cloud-based app and reasons.
19:45 Set up monitoring/alerts for unauthorized data access.
21:45 Conducted forensic analysis after a security incident.
23:53 Stay updated on cybersecurity threats/vulnerabilities.
24:26 Remediated a complex vulnerability, what and how.
25:45 Identified security vulnerability, discovery, actions.
27:00 Responded to critical security incident, steps taken.
28:39 Collaborated with non-tech staff for security measure.
30:38 Balanced security with usability, approach.
32:07 Adapted communication style to convey security risk.
32:23 Prioritized one security project over another, criteria.
34:53 Quickly learned new security tech/tool, approach.
36:09 Contributed to company's security policy development.
37:48 Conducted user training for security awareness, approach.
39:10 Worked under tight deadlines to resolve a security issue, how managed pressure.
40:50 IT department reluctant to implement critical patches.
41:49 HR department refused new password policy.
42:46 Marketing department wanted app rollout without security review.
44:11 Finance department objected to security solution cost.
45:25 Legal department advised against thorough incident investigation.
46:59 Unexpected increase in network traffic from a single IP.
49:05 Alert: unauthorized files uploaded to company cloud storage.
51:08 Senior executive clicked on a phishing link.
53:05 Software with a known vulnerability being actively exploited.
54:38 Employee using the same password for multiple accounts.
55:37 Recent major cybersecurity breach and its impact.
56:34 Emerging technologies in cybersecurity.
57:27 Impact of remote work on cybersecurity, mitigation measures.
58:84 Key regulations affecting cybersecurity, impact on work.
59:57 Recent cybersecurity news and its influence.
1:00:47 Cybersecurity podcasts, blogs, or influencers followed.
1:01:33 Thoughts on the cybersecurity skills gap and solutions.
1:02:42 Recent software vulnerability with widespread implications, mitigation.
1:03:52 Ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure, response.
1:05:06 Impact of IoT on cybersecurity, recent incidents/vulnerabilities.
1:06:26 Key components of NIST's Cybersecurity Framework.
1:06:58 Difference between NIST 800-37 and NIST 800-53.
1:08:08 Difference between PCI DSS and HIPAA compliance.
1:09:02 Explanation of CIS Controls and an example.
1:10:18 GDPR impact on data storage and transfer outside EU.
1:10:59 Incident Response Lifecycle in NIST 800-61.
1:11:30 Common security controls in NIST 800-53.
1:12:00 Use cases for NIST 800-37.
1:12:58 HIPAA's focus on cybersecurity.
1:13:12 NIST guideline for Security and Privacy Controls.
1:13:25 Key objectives of PCI DSS.
1:13:47 Comparison of NIST 800-53 and CIS controls.
1:15:16 GDPR's definition of "personal data" and implications.
1:16:14 Useful cybersecurity metrics for HIPAA compliance.
1:17:02 Goals of NIST Cybersecurity Framework and implementation.

TOP 50 Cybersecurity Interview Questions and Answers 2024

[JoshMadakor]

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[Blackbird]

Hey Josh just wanted to let you know I was able to get my first cybersecurity job as a Part time Junior SOC analyst! They dint ask any questions that you have mentioned in this video but was able to share the Lab work experience I’ve gained through out your videos and they enjoyed talking to me. Thanks once again.

[OnceUponaTimeIn-qpsx]

Man. Listening to you go thru these interview questions is amazing. Im a total newbie in the IT game. I recently passed my Net and Sec plus certs this month. I bought your program so I have some form of direction. Its intimidating to listen to these questions and scenarios because I dont think I I can be proficient answering these questions like you Josh. 😢 My goal is to start a new career this year. Hope I execute learning your program well. God speed. ..

[josephdrinkwater]

I recommend arriving early for an interview and getting to know the interviewer, presenting yourself as an organized candidate. I find that this approach helps to ease any tension and anxiety. Once I get to know the interviewer, I find that I can see them as a regular person rather than a very strict boss. PS - I hope you guys ace your interview!

[samuelfajuyi]

Godsend!! You will forever be blessed...I was literally coming up with a draft of questions today and you uploaded this gold of a video.

[matheussilvaguedes]

Thank you Josh, you’re a real motivator!

[WiseFocus]

Thank you Josh Madakor for helping us newcomers and novice to Cybersecurity industry. I appreciate you.

[bnx]

Dropping Gems like always!! Thanks Josh!!

[edgarvalenzuela]

Finished the Cyber Course in about a week. Amazing stuff! I paused and tried to answer the questions before you gave your answer. I was pretty solid but need to nail down the repetition

[MarlonT]

Thank you for all you do man seriously, I’m loving your cyber security course and almost done with the honeynet project 🔥

[Offthedro]

Hey Josh I consider this video an early Christmas gift for a new job for the new year, your timing was money as I just finished your Cyber Course. Happy Holidays to you and big thanks!!!!

[awesometulips]

Love, love this❤ prepping for an interview was this scary black hole where I would just disappear in a sea of anxiety. But you made it doable AND ENJOYABLE. Thank you 😅😅😅

[aa]

Amazing Video! Comprehensive and detailed. Thank you

[imranmuneer]

thanks josh! this was really useful even for someone like me who's been doing cybersecurity for years to organize my thoughts before an interview.

[AN_VM]

I spent almost the whole of today watching and listening to your vidoes. You are too much. If I had the opportunity, I would give the vidoe 1000+ thumbs-up. Thank you so much

[rosemariedecena]

Thank you for sharing this video for free. Hope I can join your course soon.

[CShannon-eyel]

Seeing this has intimidated me so much more than I already was. Lost my manufacturing job almost 4 months ago and I decided to make a change. I completed the Google cybersecurity cert then started studying for Security+, which I'm getting ready to schedule. I'm pretty awkward socially with a lot of pressure on me (49, unemployed, family to support) .

[hanfiachoudhary]

Very Informative and good content to practise interview questions!

[rlifts]

Hey Josh, thanks for the videos. Can you do a video about job hopping/career progression switching jobs? Some things that would motivate someone to change jobs...work life balance, money, environment, benefits etc... I think you would be more than qualified to talk on this topic.

[jholmes]

I've been going through withdrawal waiting for your next video 😂 Have a good holiday Josh