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Looking to break into cybersecurity or sharpen your skills? Here’s a list of 200 IT Security interview questions to help you prepare! 🚀
📌 Topics covered:
🔹 Network Security
🔹 Penetration Testing
🔹 SOC Analysis
🔹 Security Frameworks
🔹 Cryptography & more!
You Should Know:
Preparing for a cybersecurity interview requires hands-on practice with key tools and commands. Below are essential commands and steps to reinforce your knowledge:
Network Security:
Check open ports using netstat netstat -tuln Scan for open ports with nmap nmap -sV <target_IP> Monitor network traffic with tcpdump tcpdump -i eth0 -n 'tcp port 80'
Penetration Testing:
Run a basic Metasploit exploit msfconsole use exploit/multi/handler set payload windows/meterpreter/reverse_tcp set LHOST <your_IP> set LPORT 4444 exploit SQL Injection testing with SQLmap sqlmap -u "http://example.com/page?id=1" --dbs
SOC Analysis (SIEM & Logs):
Search for failed SSH attempts in auth logs grep "Failed password" /var/log/auth.log Analyze suspicious processes ps aux | grep -i "malicious_script"
Cryptography:
Generate SHA-256 hash echo -n "secret" | sha256sum Encrypt a file with OpenSSL openssl enc -aes-256-cbc -salt -in file.txt -out file.enc
Windows Security:
Check active connections netstat -ano List scheduled tasks (malware persistence check) schtasks /query /fo LIST /v
What Undercode Say:
Mastering cybersecurity interviews goes beyond theory—practice these commands to demonstrate hands-on expertise. Employers value candidates who can apply knowledge in real-world scenarios.
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Expected Output:
A structured, actionable guide combining interview prep with practical commands for cybersecurity roles.
References:
Reported By: Alexrweyemamu 200 – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
