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Network Security Interview QA

The document is a comprehensive guide on network security interview questions and answers, covering fundamental concepts, network protocols, attacks and mitigation strategies, security tools, and incident response. Key topics include the CIA triad, differences between firewalls and antivirus, types of attacks like DoS and phishing, and the importance of digital forensics. It serves as a resource for individuals preparing for network security interviews at various skill levels.

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Network Security Interview QA

The document is a comprehensive guide on network security interview questions and answers, covering fundamental concepts, network protocols, attacks and mitigation strategies, security tools, and incident response. Key topics include the CIA triad, differences between firewalls and antivirus, types of attacks like DoS and phishing, and the importance of digital forensics. It serves as a resource for individuals preparing for network security interviews at various skill levels.

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Network Security Interview

Questions & Answers


Comprehensive Guide - Beginner to
Advanced
Level 1: Fundamentals of Network
Security
What is network security?
• Network security is the practice of protecting
systems, networks, and data from cyber
threats using policies, tools, and technologies.
What are the three main principles
of cybersecurity (CIA Triad)?
• Confidentiality (protects data), Integrity
(ensures accuracy), and Availability (ensures
accessibility).
What is the difference between a
firewall and an antivirus?
• A firewall filters network traffic, while an
antivirus detects and removes malicious
software.
What are IDS and IPS? How do
they work?
• IDS (Intrusion Detection System) detects
threats without blocking them, while IPS
(Intrusion Prevention System) detects and
blocks threats.
What is a VPN, and how does it
enhance security?
• A VPN (Virtual Private Network) encrypts
internet traffic, ensuring secure
communication and data privacy.
Level 2: Network Protocols & Ports
What is the difference between
TCP and UDP?
• TCP is connection-oriented and ensures
delivery, while UDP is faster but does not
guarantee delivery.
What are some commonly used
network ports?
• Examples: HTTP (80), HTTPS (443), FTP (21),
SSH (22), RDP (3389).
What is port scanning, and how
can it be detected?
• Port scanning is used to find open ports; it can
be detected using IDS and firewall logs.
What is ARP spoofing, and how can
it be prevented?
• An attack that manipulates ARP tables.
Prevention includes static ARP entries and
Dynamic ARP Inspection.
What is DNS spoofing, and what
are its risks?
• A cyberattack that redirects users to fake sites,
risking phishing and data theft.
Level 3: Network Attacks &
Mitigation
What is a DoS and DDoS attack?
How do you prevent them?
• DoS overwhelms a system with traffic, while
DDoS does it with multiple sources.
Prevention includes rate limiting and firewalls.
What is phishing, and how can it
be prevented?
• A social engineering attack that tricks users
into revealing sensitive information.
Prevention: training and email filtering.
What is a man-in-the-middle
(MITM) attack?
• An attack where an attacker intercepts
communication between two parties to steal
or alter data.
What is SQL injection, and how can
it be prevented?
• An attack that injects malicious SQL queries.
Prevention: input validation and
parameterized queries.
What is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS),
and how does it work?
• An attack where malicious scripts are injected
into web pages. Prevention: input sanitization
and Content Security Policy (CSP).
Level 4: Security Tools &
Monitoring
What are some common network
security tools?
• Wireshark (packet analysis), Nmap (scanning),
Snort (IDS), Splunk (SIEM).
How does a SIEM system help in
security monitoring?
• SIEM collects, analyzes, and correlates security
events to detect threats.
What are log files, and why are
they important in security?
• Logs record system events and are crucial for
detecting security incidents and forensic
analysis.
How do you detect and respond to
unauthorized access in a network?
• Detection methods: SIEM alerts, IDS.
Response: isolate compromised systems and
investigate breaches.
What are endpoint security
solutions, and why are they
important?
• Endpoint security protects devices from cyber
threats using antivirus, EDR (Endpoint
Detection and Response), and firewalls.
Level 5: Incident Response &
Forensics
What are the steps in an incident
response process?
• Preparation, detection, containment,
eradication, recovery, and lessons learned.
What is digital forensics, and how
is it used in cybersecurity?
• Digital forensics involves collecting, analyzing,
and preserving digital evidence to investigate
cybercrimes.
What is the chain of custody in
digital forensics?
• The chain of custody ensures that evidence is
properly handled and documented to
maintain its integrity.
How do you handle a security
breach?
• Isolate affected systems, investigate the root
cause, patch vulnerabilities, and notify
stakeholders.
What are security playbooks, and
how do they help in SOC
operations?
• Security playbooks provide predefined
response actions for handling security
incidents efficiently.

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