Network Security Mock Interview
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We recently had a situation occur where a security problem occurred on our network and the person who detected it wasn't directly responsible for resolving it, even though they had the skills to do so. How would you have handled this situation?
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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.
"When I encounter an issue outside my sphere of influence, I always follow company protocol. This is not always the quickest way to address the issue, but the final results usually justify the slight delay. I recently discovered a hole in our network security that could have easily been patched by one of our network administrators, but it was on a piece of equipment our team wasn't responsible for. Since there was no immediate threat, I notified the Sys Admin from another group who was responsible for the hardware of the issue. They immediately fixed the problem and thanked me for bringing it to their attention. "
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.
This type of question is known as a 'behavioral question'. It is meant to determine how you react to a common scenario and if your response is compatible with the company's policies. The best way to answer this type of question is to describe how you performed in a similar situation in your current or previous position. You can use the 'STAR' method to answer this - Situation, Tactic, Action, Result.
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.
"I had to face a similar situation recently at my current job. I discovered a threat to one of our customer's network security, but it wasn't within the scope of my job to notify the network administrator since they worked on another team. I could have easily just asked one of our team members to log in and fix the problem, but this would have gone against our company's policy. Instead, I notified the manager of the other team, identified the issue and suggested a way to resolve it. The manager appreciated my help, and his team quickly fixed the problem. He even let my manager know how I had helped."
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