What do you see as the primary business objective of someone in this position?
" The primary objective of the Network Security department is to ensure the safety and security of the organization's data assets. However, the primary business objective of the department is to achieve security in a cost-effective and efficient manner. Since the standard for network security is zero incidents, services can't be compromised, So the Network Security Manager needs to find the right resources at the lowest cost and to implement best practices to leverage both technology and personnel resources in the most efficient manner possible."
This is another question which the interviewer may use to determine the strength of your leadership skills and the vision you will bring to the role. Your answer has to address three key elements: The company's priorities, industry trends and your ability to merge these into a cohesive strategy. You can organize your answer as follows (inserting the specifics relative to the job you are interviewing for:
"Recent developments in the field of network security indicate that intrusion attempts are utilizing more sophisticated methods and are originating from new sources around the world. I've also noted the company's global expansion and the recent acquisition of organizations with less secure networks. Therefore, the primary objective of the Network Security department is to unify the entire organization under a compressive security system utilizing the most up to date tools and technologies."
