One round interview via Microsoft Teams with two interviewers — a team leader and a senior threat analyst. The process started with a brief introduction and high level questions covering role understanding and customer facing experience, followed by technical questions on IOCs, Windows event IDs, process trees, MITRE ATT&CK, and command line knowledge, then three scenario based questions covering analyst disagreements, pen test detection gaps, and shift handover situations. The interviewers were friendly and relaxed throughout.

Cybersecurity analyst interview questions often cover fundamental networking concepts (TCP/IP, firewalls), security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners), common attack types (malware, phishing, DDoS, ransomware, SQL injection), security vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10), incident response procedures, security best practices, and relevant regulations. Interviewers may also present scenario-based questions to assess your analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and how you would handle real-world security incidents. Be prepared to discuss your experience with specific technologies and your understanding of current threat landscape trends. Demonstrating a passion for cybersecurity and continuous learning is also crucial.