Preface
This book covers best practices for preparing yourself for cybersecurity job interviews. Most of the chapters cover a specific cybersecurity job and interview questions that you might be asked in the interview. The behavioral interview questions chapter covers questions the authors have been asked during interviews, regardless of job role. The final chapter of the book covers additional information from the authors on how to best prepare yourself for job interviews. Remember, your resume and networking with people can get you the interview, but preparation for the interview is what helps you get the job.
Who this book is for
This book is valuable to aspiring cybersecurity professionals looking to gain an insight into the types of questions they might face during an interview. It’s also for experienced cybersecurity professionals looking to level up their interview game.
What this book covers
Chapter 1, Hacking Yourself, is where you are going to learn about tips on preparing for your job interview, some general interview questions you might be asked and how you should respond to them, and ways to handle stress.
Chapter 2, SOC Analyst, is where you will learn about the SOC analyst career path and some of the common interview questions that are asked.
Chapter 3, Penetration Tester, is where you will learn about the penetration tester career path and some of the common interview questions that are asked.
Chapter 4, Digital Forensics Analyst, is where you will learn about the digital forensic analyst career path and some of the common interview questions that are asked.
Chapter 5, Cryptographer/Cryptanalyst, is where you will learn about the cryptographer career path and some of the common interview questions that are asked.
Chapter 6, GRC/Privacy Analyst, is where you will learn about the GRC analyst career path and some of the common interview questions that are asked.
Chapter 7, Security Auditor, is where you will learn about the security auditor career path
and some of the common interview questions that are asked.
Chapter 8, Malware Analyst, is where you will learn about the malware analyst career path
and some of the common interview questions that are asked.
Chapter 9, Cybersecurity Manager, is where you will learn about the cybersecurity manager
career path and some of the common interview questions that are asked.
Chapter 10, Cybersecurity Sales Engineer, is where you will learn about the cybersecurity
sales engineer career path and some of the common interview questions that are asked.
Chapter 11, CISO, is where you will learn about the Chief Information Security Officer
(CISO) career path and some of the common interview questions that are asked.
Chapter 12, Behavioral Interview Questions, is where you will learn some of the most
common behavioral interview questions that are asked across cybersecurity career paths.
This chapter is a must-read for anyone looking to be successful in their interview.
Chapter 13, Final Thoughts, is where we, the authors, share our final advice to help you
succeed in both your job interview and in your cybersecurity career.
