Interview Questions

Curated cybersecurity interview questions to help professionals prepare confidently.

Questions

What is the CIA Triad? Explain each component.

Foundational concept • Tests basic security understanding.

Explain the difference between Vulnerability, Threat, and Risk.

Risk management • Core terminology for all cybersecurity roles.

How does Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) improve security?

Identity & Access Management • Common interview topic.

What is a Zero-Day vulnerability?

Threat landscape • Shows attacker vs defender mindset.

Explain Least Privilege with a real-world example.

Access control • Practical IAM understanding.