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“Should data be compressed first and then encrypted, or encrypted first and then compressed?” •When I asked for clarification or what the expected answer was, the interviewer said there was no right or wrong answer. •Worse, he couldn’t explain why the question was being asked or how it related to the role.

“Should data be compressed first and then encrypted, or encrypted first and then compressed?” •When I asked for clarification or what the expected answer was, the interviewer said there was no right or wrong answer. •Worse, he couldn’t explain why the question was being asked or how it related to the role.

Security fundamental questions: OWASP top10, crypto algorithms, network protocols, one project in detail from your resume (I explained password cracker) Penetration testing, log monitoring, server security hardening questions (all were scenario-based) previous experience and projects
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Security Engineer

Interviewed at Amazon

3.5
May 25, 2020

Security fundamental questions: OWASP top10, crypto algorithms, network protocols, one project in detail from your resume (I explained password cracker) Penetration testing, log monitoring, server security hardening questions (all were scenario-based) previous experience and projects

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