$1.$ Network Intrusion Monitoring:

How would you set up a network intrusion detection system $($NIDS$)$ to monitor a critical infrastructure environment? What indicators of compromise would you look for?

$2.$ Host Intrusion Detection:

Explain how you would configure a host intrusion detection system $($HIDS$)$ to detect unauthorized changes or access to critical systems. How would you minimize false positives?

$3.$ Honeypots:

Describe your experience using honeypots to detect and analyze attacks. What strategies have you employed to make honeypots effective, and what insights have you gained from them?

$4.$ Vulnerability Scanning:

How would you approach routine vulnerability scanning in an environment with numerous critical devices? Explain how you would schedule and manage scans to minimize impact on operations.

$5.$ Security Orchestration:

Explain how you would implement a security orchestration platform to automate response to different types of alerts. How would you ensure that the system is adaptable to changing threat landscapes?

$6.$ Alert Response:

Describe a scenario where you had to respond to a critical security alert. What steps did you take, and how did you communicate with stakeholders?

$7.$ Threat Prioritization:

Explain your process for prioritizing security incidents and alerts. What factors do you consider, and how do you ensure that the most critical issues are addressed promptly?

$8.$ Client Communication:

How would you communicate a complex security incident to a non$-$technical client in a critical infrastructure environment? What strategies would you use to ensure clear understanding and collaboration?

$9.$ Threat Intelligence Analysis:

Describe how you would analyze threat intelligence feeds and integrate them into a cybersecurity strategy. How do you verify the reliability of different sources?

$10.$ Critical Thinking and Problem Solving:

Share an example of a complex problem you$$ve solved in a cybersecurity context. What was your analytical process, and how did you arrive at the solution?

$11.$ Innovation and Leadership:

How have you demonstrated innovation in your previous roles? Share an example of how you$$ve guided or led others in implementing a new idea or improvement.

$12.$ Scenario$-$Based Leadership Question:

Assume you are leading a team that must respond to a critical security breach affecting multiple clients in critical infrastructure environments. Detail your response plan, including immediate actions, client communication, investigation, remediation, and long$-$term strategies to prevent recurrence.