Purpose

This assessment is for early professionals with 2–4 years of experience in cybersecurity, aiming to evaluate their foundational knowledge and practical understanding of key cybersecurity concepts and practices relevant to the IT, Software & ITeS industry.

Overview

This skill assessment is structured to evaluate early professionals with 2–4 years of experience in cybersecurity roles. It consists of questions that test the candidate's understanding of security policies, incident response, malware differentiation, and network security principles. The test is designed for roles such as Cyber Security Analyst and Network Security Engineer, focusing on core traits like analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail. It assesses skills in secure communication, access control, and threat mitigation, ensuring candidates can effectively handle cybersecurity challenges in the IT, Software & ITeS industry.

• Industry: IT, Software & ITeS
• Level: Early Professional
• Tag: Cyber Security Intern
• Total Questions: 25

Skills

• Security Policy Understanding
• Incident Response
• Malware Differentiation
• VPN Utilization
• Access Control Principles
• Social Engineering Awareness
• Multi-Factor Authentication
• Penetration Testing
• Password Security
• Network Security
• Secure Communication Protocols
• SIEM Systems
• Sandboxing
• Honeypot Usage
• DDoS Attack Mitigation
• Phishing Awareness
• Biometric Authentication
• Intrusion Prevention
• Malware Identification
• VPN Knowledge
• Authentication Methods
• Zero-Day Vulnerability
• Phishing Goals
• Encryption Algorithms
• Firewall Functions

Ideal Roles

• Cyber Security Analyst
• Network Security Engineer
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
• Penetration Tester
• IT Security Specialist