Application Security Interview Questions

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1. They come with python project, asked to identify bugs in python code 2. They run the code and asked to how you enumerate application manually without using 3. nmap, dirbuster nor any automation tool. 4. Explain about Json interoperatable attack 5. Explain about Dependency confusion attack 6. Explain about printspool attack 7. Explain how can get RFI with only having LFI vulnerability in php application 8. Explain about deserialization attack 9. Explain what checks you perform on windows machine to exploit privilege escalation attack 10. How you will perform pivoting attacks
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Lead Application Security Engineer

Interviewed at S&P Global

4.1
Jul 12, 2021

1. They come with python project, asked to identify bugs in python code 2. They run the code and asked to how you enumerate application manually without using 3. nmap, dirbuster nor any automation tool. 4. Explain about Json interoperatable attack 5. Explain about Dependency confusion attack 6. Explain about printspool attack 7. Explain how can get RFI with only having LFI vulnerability in php application 8. Explain about deserialization attack 9. Explain what checks you perform on windows machine to exploit privilege escalation attack 10. How you will perform pivoting attacks

You are given a list of n-1 integers and these integers are in the range of 1 to n. There are no duplicates in list. One of the integers is missing in the list. Write an efficient code to find the missing integer.
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SAST - (Static Application Security Testing)

Interviewed at CDK Global

3.4
Jan 1, 2026

You are given a list of n-1 integers and these integers are in the range of 1 to n. There are no duplicates in list. One of the integers is missing in the list. Write an efficient code to find the missing integer.

What's the difference between IDS vs Firewall Talk about AWS security protections and best practices How do you tune a firewall What security frameworks do you use Tell me about a time you received difficult feedback, and how did you handle it? How would you, personally, incorporate diversity practices into the workplace? Explain CSRF, CORS, SOP.
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Senior Application Security Engineer

Interviewed at Alma

2.7
Mar 18, 2023

What's the difference between IDS vs Firewall Talk about AWS security protections and best practices How do you tune a firewall What security frameworks do you use Tell me about a time you received difficult feedback, and how did you handle it? How would you, personally, incorporate diversity practices into the workplace? Explain CSRF, CORS, SOP.

1. How do you feel about graduating soon? 2. Can you provide some insights into Paycom? 3. Have you encountered a situation where you demonstrated teamwork or collaboration? 4. Are you currently discussing opportunities with other companies? 5. Regarding sponsorship, could you please elaborate? 6. Can you discuss any challenges you faced within your team and how you addressed them? 7. What are the top three qualities you seek in a team? 8. Do you possess any relevant experience for this role? 9. Have you gained experience in penetration testing? 10. Could you explain SQL injection? 11. What is your favorite programming language?
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Application Security Analyst

Interviewed at Paycom

3.3
Apr 18, 2024

1. How do you feel about graduating soon? 2. Can you provide some insights into Paycom? 3. Have you encountered a situation where you demonstrated teamwork or collaboration? 4. Are you currently discussing opportunities with other companies? 5. Regarding sponsorship, could you please elaborate? 6. Can you discuss any challenges you faced within your team and how you addressed them? 7. What are the top three qualities you seek in a team? 8. Do you possess any relevant experience for this role? 9. Have you gained experience in penetration testing? 10. Could you explain SQL injection? 11. What is your favorite programming language?

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