22 Common Information Security Interview Questions

While in a job interview for an Information Security position, you will of course have to answer questions about your experience.

Here are some examples:

1. What do you think is the biggest threat to data security today? How would you combat this threat if given the chance?
2. Do you have any tips on how to keep employees from being hacked by outsiders or inside threats?
3. What are some ways that businesses can protect themselves against cyber attacks and phishing scams without spending too much money on expensive tools and software packages?
4. How do you measure success in this position?
5. What's a typical day like for a person in this position?
6. How do you collaborate with other teams?
7. How do you handle data breaches?
8. How do you balance security with user experience?
9. What made you want to specialize in information security?
10. What are some of the most common mistakes companies make in terms of their security practices? How can they be avoided?
11. What are the biggest challenges you've faced in this role?
12. Are there any tools or practices that you find particularly helpful to your work?
13. What are the biggest challenges you've faced in your current role?
14. What are the most important skills for a successful information security professional?
15. What are some of the challenges of working in this position?
16. How would you describe your management style?
17. How do you prioritize projects?
18. What is your process for updating software and systems when new vulnerabilities are discovered?
19. How do you stay current on new technologies and trends in the industry?
20. What motivates you to do your work best?
21. How do you define information security?
22. What are the main components of information security?