What is Cryptography, and what are some common practices used in this discipline?
This is a general question that the interviewer will likely use to start the interview, get you talking, and collect some information that they might use throughout the interview. This provides you the opportunity to direct the interview towards an area that you are most familiar with and comfortable discussing.
"Cryptography is the practice of ensuring that data transmitted across the network is secure. Threats to the security of the data can come from both internal and external sources. Common practices used to secure data all involve encryption of the information. The sender encrypts the data, which is then decrypted by the authorized recipient, using both off-the-shelf and customized software tools."
When responding to this question, keep your answer brief and to the point. Simply define what cryptography is and provide some examples of how it is used in your role as a cybersecurity engineer. You should be prepared for a follow-up question in case the interviewer wants to explore this topic in more detail.
