Navigating Autodesk's Second Round: Insights on Security Challenges in Tech Roles

autodesk | Other | Interview Experience

Interview Date: Not specified
Result: Not specified
Difficulty: Not specified

Interview Process

This was the second round of interviews. Overall, it felt positive and was not overly technical, with several follow-up questions. Currently waiting for feedback.

Technical Questions

  • Have you done an internship at Autodesk previously?
  • What is the most challenging security project you’ve worked on, and why?
  • Why are you interested in this internship with Autodesk?
  • For a company like Autodesk, how would you ensure its data is protected? What would you consider?
  • If you wanted to detect data egress, where would you place security tools to inspect data leaving the company?
  • At which points in the data flow would you monitor, and where would you set DLP inspection points?
  • Do you have experience using Microsoft Purview DLP?
  • Were you more involved in deploying sensitivity labels, DLP controls, or both?
  • How would you harden a browser on endpoints to reduce the risk of users exfiltrating data via the browser?
  • How could DNS be used to help secure a browser?
  • How would you block access to sites like Dropbox and ensure that any use is through a business account rather than a personal one?
  • Do you have any questions for me?

Tips & Insights

Be prepared for follow-up questions that dive deeper into your previous answers. Understanding data protection and security measures is crucial for this role.