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Cyber Security Analyst

Ernst & Young (EY)
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2 rounds | 2 Coding problems

Interview preparation journey

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Preparation
Duration: 2 months
Topics: Python, OWASP TOP 10, Bash Scripting, Automation Tools(Brupsuite+Nessus), API Testing
Tip
Tip

Tip 1 : Prepare python fundamentals because is it required to do the process automation while doing analysis
Tip 2 : As it is a cyber security role so need to learn about OWASP TOP 10 Methodology
Tip 3 : Practice questions on Lab, Portswigger, and Hackerrank.

Application process
Where: Linkedin
Eligibility: 1 year experience
Resume Tip
Resume tip

Tip 1 : Include that thing which you know
Tip 2 : include your achievements.
Tip 3 : Always include your impact full project details.

Interview rounds

01
Round
Easy
Online Coding Interview
Duration60 minutes
Interview date18 Aug 2022
Coding problem1

Coding questions related to python and MCQs are also related to it. Platform used HackerOne testing timing around 60 minutes 45 min coding + 15 minutes mcqs.

1. Maximum XOR

Hard
10m average time
90% success
0/120
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You are given two arrays of non-negative integers say ‘arr1’ and ‘arr2’. Your task is to find the maximum value of ( ‘A’ xor ‘B’ ) where ‘A’ and ‘B’ are any elements from ‘arr1’ and ‘arr2’ respectively and ‘xor’ represents the bitwise xor operation.

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02
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration45 Minutes
Interview date28 Oct 2022
Coding problem1

In this round the HR + Technical lead both seats to take a round of interviews.

The technical person asked me about the approach to the solving problem and About OWASP TOP 10 Methodology it was around 30 min
then the HR round started and she tells me about everything related to the company position and work culture and then discussed the joining date

1. Technical Questions

OWASP TOP 10 
Mitigation OF XSS
Why did you choose this methodology to solve this problem

Problem approach

Tip 1 : Preapre OWASP TOP 10 Methodology and attacks
Tip 2 : Preapre about mitigation parts
Tip 3 : always tell effective answer that why you choose this way, like you can say realted to complexity.

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Skill covered: Programming

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