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1- How ransomware attacks happened from start to end? 2- How to secure an end point host? 3- What are asymmetric and symmetric? Those questions were in the way they were forced to ask but I didn't see any enthusiasm in their interview.
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Information Security Analyst

Interviewed at Fortinet

3.8
Jan 26, 2023

1- How ransomware attacks happened from start to end? 2- How to secure an end point host? 3- What are asymmetric and symmetric? Those questions were in the way they were forced to ask but I didn't see any enthusiasm in their interview.

Questions were extremely bizarre. It felt like she was looking for a specific answer, not your thought process. Anytime my answer didn't live up to her expectations, she became colder and impatient. She offered no clarification and was just quietly watching me with a straight face.
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Information Security Analyst

Interviewed at Upsun

3.4
Dec 1, 2024

Questions were extremely bizarre. It felt like she was looking for a specific answer, not your thought process. Anytime my answer didn't live up to her expectations, she became colder and impatient. She offered no clarification and was just quietly watching me with a straight face.

Q. Can you describe a time when you worked on a challenging project? How did you approach the problem, and what was the outcome? Q. Tell me about a situation where you had to manage conflicting priorities among stakeholders. How did you handle it? Q. Describe a time when you had to analyze a large dataset to draw meaningful insights. What tools did you use, and what was the result? Q. Can you provide an example of when you identified a gap in a business process? How did you address it? Q. What motivates you to perform well in this role? Q. Tell me about yourself. Q. How do you stay updated with industry trends and best practices?
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IT Business Analyst

Interviewed at Grand Valley State University

4.4
Dec 15, 2024

Q. Can you describe a time when you worked on a challenging project? How did you approach the problem, and what was the outcome? Q. Tell me about a situation where you had to manage conflicting priorities among stakeholders. How did you handle it? Q. Describe a time when you had to analyze a large dataset to draw meaningful insights. What tools did you use, and what was the result? Q. Can you provide an example of when you identified a gap in a business process? How did you address it? Q. What motivates you to perform well in this role? Q. Tell me about yourself. Q. How do you stay updated with industry trends and best practices?

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