Information Security Manager Mock Interview
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Question 21 of 45
How would you address an active problem on the network that is out of your area of responsibility?
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William Swansen has worked in the employment assistance realm since 2007. He is an author, job search strategist, and career advisor who helps individuals worldwide and in various professions to find their ideal careers.
Not all of the organization's network security issues are the responsibility of the information security manager. Some of the issues may be the responsibility of departmental managers or other IT professionals to resolve. An interviewer will ask you about this to validate your understanding of it and to see if you are willing to go beyond the primary job description to resolve an information security issue. Organizations prefer individuals who know the limits of their authority but are also willing to take steps outside of these to help the organization protect its proprietary information.
William Swansen has worked in the employment assistance realm since 2007. He is an author, job search strategist, and career advisor who helps individuals worldwide and in various professions to find their ideal careers.
Before answering this question, give it some thought. Your answer should reflect your knowledge of the limits of your authority in this role and your willingness to go beyond those limits to resolve an issue. It is okay to take the initiative to accomplish an objective that may not be your primary responsibility if you are aware that you are doing this and what repercussions there may be.
William Swansen has worked in the employment assistance realm since 2007. He is an author, job search strategist, and career advisor who helps individuals worldwide and in various professions to find their ideal careers.
"If I recognized an issue on the network that was not my responsibility to resolve, I would first identify who within the organization could best address this. I would then contact them to discuss the issue and some possible resolutions. Before concluding the conversation, I would make sure that they accepted responsibility for resolving the issue and were prepared to address it. Finally, I would follow up with them later to confirm that the issue had been resolved and discuss proactive steps we could take to prevent it from recurring."
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