Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security Analyst

Which certifications do you have that qualify you as a Cyber Security Analyst

The question should tell an employer the level of seriousness a candidate has when it comes to being professionally qualified for the position. This can only be explained by showing the relevant certifications and licenses that one may have.

• Candidate must give at least one certification
• They should prove to belong to a body of the professional cybersecurity analyst
• The candidate must show their area of specialization by providing a relevant certification

I have a certificate of recognition from the National Cyber Security Analyst Union. Moreover, I have a degree certificate in computer science

Have you ever encountered any security breach in your line of work? How did you manage to overcome it?

This question is meant to tell an employer if the candidate is always up to date with the latest security trends in the business. The response should not only show how they encountered a security breach but also show how they overcame. The question is also meant to test whether the candidate can give an honest response.

• The candidate should be up to date with the latest trends in the business
• Are they aware of new malware or virus attacks
• What level of security do they use

At one point, we were able to detect malware in the payment system of the previous company I was working for. A hacker planted this, but we managed to upgrade our systems to prevent further attacks.

What is the greatest security threat to a business?

Every day there are different types of threats posed to a business that operates with various programs and software systems. An employer will be able to know if the candidate can protect their data in case there is a cyber attack on their networks.

• Do they encourage the use of personal devices at the place of work
• Is the candidate up to date with the latest developments in the cybersecurity systems
• Can they counteract any attack that may happen

The greatest threat is whereby employees use their devices such as laptops and tablets at the place of work. These devices have not been encrypted and may end up being hacked by malicious people.

What do you do to make sure fellow employees adhere to security best practices?

Employees ask this question to know if the candidate is a good team player. The response given should point out a person that likes working with other people. The candidate should ensure to provide practical approaches that will make fellow employees aware of the best security approaches.

• Is the candidate a team player
• Can they mobilize and organize meetings and seminars
• What communication methods do they use

I prefer giving training sessions to fellow employees where I update them on various dangers that are posed by a security breach.

What ways do you determine the level of a security breach?

This question is meant to tell the employer the level of preparedness of a candidate. The candidate should explain the most practical approach to avoid any damage that may be caused by a security breach.

• What methods will the candidate use to prevent further damage
• Can they restore the systems to normal
• How do they avoid further security breaches

I would first strive to identify the risk that the security breach poses to the business then look at the various options on the table to counteract the cyber attack.

How do you keep yourself updated with the latest news and trends in the business?

Employers will ask this question to know if the candidate has a practical way to keep themselves up to date with the latest trends in the business. The response should include online and offline means of getting news.

• Is the candidate a member of any community of Cyber Security Analysts
• Can they be able to apply any trend to the business or company
• Are they good at sharing the information with other employees

I’m a member of a group of Cyber Security experts, and we meet every week to update each other on the latest trends. Moreover, I‘ve subscribed to multiple online sources of information where I get to know the latest trends in the business.

Please give at least two steps one should take to prevent data loss successfully

The candidate should be in a position to explain the necessary steps that a business should take to avoid data loss. Data loss may occur with or without a security breach. This makes it essential for the person responding to this question to be aware of the steps taken to prevent any data loss.

• Can they create an information risk profile
• Are they able to conduct an impact assessment after a cyber attack
• What response do they apply in case of an attack

The first step is to create a risk profile. This is whereby the risk is well analyzed and categorized to find a solution. Secondly, I would asses the impact of the security breach and create a response chart. Lastly, I would develop a working framework to restore lost data and information.