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Security Engineer

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3 rounds | 8 Coding problems

Interview preparation journey

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Preparation
Duration: 20 Months
Topics: Python Language, Linux, Command Line, Kali Linux, Networking Basics, Cryptography, Buffer Overflow, OWASP Top, Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark, John the ripper, Metasploit, Nessus, Hydra, dirbuster, sublist3r, Netcat6. Application based, Network based, local-host based vulnerabilities, Active Reconnaissance, Vulnerability scanning, Privilege escalation, Web application Attacks, Practicing Ctf's at ctflearn.com, Portswigger.com, TryHackMe.com, HackTheBox.com, DVWA, bWAPP, vulnhub
Tip
Tip

Tip 1 : First of all clear your basics. Do not move ahead until or unless your basics are not cleared of Networking.
Tip 2 : Have good command on Command line and kali linux. Then move on to OWASP top 10.
Tip 3 : I started solving ctfs at ctflearn then I bought TryHackme membership which really helped me to implement my theoretical skills into practical. They have real life scenarios based tasks.
Tip 4 : Do atleast 1 major project and rest 2-3 mini projects related to cyber security like key logger, Steganography etc. 
Tip 5 : Practice daily on platforms which i mentioned.
Tip 6 : Read blogs of people daily on Hackerone.com and medium.

Application process
Where: Referral
Eligibility: Minimum 7 cgpa
Resume Tip
Resume tip

Tip 1 : Include each and every thing in your resume which you have learned from courses in Bullet points. 
Tip 2 : Add clickable link to your certificates in your resume.
Tip 3 : Add clickable link to your projects which you have uploaded on Github.com to your resume
Tip 4 : Add the clickable appreciation link to the companies in which you have find vulnerabilities.
Tip 5 : Always add clickable link in your resume if you are mentioning anything like projects(then add github link or gitlab), if received certificates (add link to the certificate)
Tip 6 : explain in 2-3 bullet points your project in your resume.

Interview rounds

01
Round
Medium
Online Coding Interview
Duration90 Minutes
Interview date12 Feb 2022
Coding problem4

There were 30 mcq based on networking, Web application pentesting and basics of programming language.

1. Linux Question

What does the command chmod 777 do?

Problem approach

Tip 1 : Study linux Commands carefully
Tip 2 : Practice most used linux commands

2. Networking Question

On what port do http, https, Dns work?

Problem approach

Tip 1 : study complete networking basics.
Tip 2 : You should remember all the port numbers.

3. Pentesting Question

What is XSS attack?

Problem approach

Tip 1 : Read OWASP Top 10 in detail.
Tip 2 : understand each and every attack of OWASP.

4. Cyber Security Question

What is a Vpn?

Problem approach

Tip 1 : Study Information Security in detail like how can you prevent yourself from data leakage while browsing internet.

02
Round
Medium
Video Call
Duration50 minutes
Interview date14 Feb 2022
Coding problem3

All the questions were asked in detail which were asked in online exam.

1. Cyber Security Question

Perform XSS attack practically.

Problem approach

Tip 1 : Study OWASP Top 10 in detail.
Tip 2 : Study each and every attack in detail.

2. Linux Question

Perform port scanning practically.

Problem approach

Tip 1 : study linux commands and Security Tools in Details.

3. Cyber Security Question

Perform SQL injection.

Problem approach

Tip 1 : Study OWASP Top 10 in detail.
Tip 2 : Study each and every attack in detail.

03
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration30 minutes
Interview date17 Feb 2022
Coding problem1

It was just a general conversation regarding what work will be assigned to me and what will be the stipend. What are their work hours etc. All of my interviews and my exams was in noon.

1. Cyber Security Question

Cyber security in short

Problem approach

Tip 1 : Just study the basics of security and what it is

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Solving this problem will increase your chance to get selected in this company

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