Akamai Technologies Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Explain the process https
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HTTPS is a secure version of HTTP, using encryption to protect data exchanged between a client and server.
• HTTPS stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure.

• It uses SSL/TLS protocols to encrypt data, ensuring secure communication.

• When a user visits a website, the browser checks the site's SSL certificate.

• Example: A URL starting with 'https://' indicates a secure connection.

• HTTPS protects against eavesdropping and man-...read more
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Q2. Which encryption use by https
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HTTPS uses SSL/TLS protocols to encrypt data between the client and server, ensuring secure communication over the internet.
• HTTPS employs SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocols for encryption.

• SSL/TLS encrypts data in transit, protecting it from eavesdropping and tampering.

• A common example is the padlock icon in web browsers indicating a secure connection.

• TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 are the most...read more
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Q3. When you put dig google.com what happen
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Using 'dig google.com' queries DNS servers to resolve the domain name to its corresponding IP address.
• The 'dig' command is a DNS lookup utility used to query DNS servers.

• When you run 'dig google.com', it sends a request to the DNS server for the IP address associated with google.com.

• The DNS server responds with the IP address, allowing your computer to connect to Google's servers.

• Example output may show multiple IP add...read more
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Q4. If there is waf and you put xss payload does waf have decryption key to decrypt the xss payload and then execut
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WAFs typically do not decrypt payloads; they analyze traffic patterns to block XSS attacks.
• WAFs inspect HTTP requests and responses for malicious patterns.

• They use signature-based detection to identify known XSS payloads.

• WAFs may employ heuristics and anomaly detection to block suspicious behavior.

• Example: A WAF might block a request containing '<script>' tags.

• Encryption is not usually involved in the detection o...read more
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Q1. Mainly about my CV and work experience.
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Q2. How to deal with difficult stakeholders?
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To deal with difficult stakeholders, it is important to communicate effectively, build trust, manage expectations, and find common ground.
• Communicate openly and regularly with stakeholders to address concerns and keep them informed

• Build trust by delivering on promises and being transparent in your actions

• Manage expectations by setting clear goals and timelines, and being realistic about what can be achieved

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Q3. What challenges you faced during your last project and how did you handle them?
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I faced challenges with team communication and resource allocation, but resolved them through regular meetings and adjusting timelines.
• Team communication breakdowns led to misunderstandings and delays

• Resource allocation issues caused bottlenecks in project progress

• Held regular team meetings to address communication issues and clarify tasks

• Adjusted project timelines to accommodate resource constraints and meet deadlines
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Q4. How do manage risks?
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I manage risks by identifying potential risks, assessing their impact, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring them throughout the project.
• Identify potential risks by conducting risk assessments

• Assess the impact of each risk on the project's objectives

• Develop mitigation strategies to address high-priority risks

• Monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle and adjust strategies as needed
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Q5. How do you manage delays in project and inform your stakeholders?
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I proactively identify delays, assess impact, communicate with stakeholders, and collaborate on solutions.
• Identify the cause of the delay and assess its impact on the project timeline and deliverables

• Communicate the delay to stakeholders promptly and transparently, providing clear reasons and potential solutions

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop a plan to mitigate the delay and adjust project timelines accordingl...read more
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Every round was held in banglore office . The round consisted of some mathematics and paragraphed based questions and some video baed ques related to akamai

Actually due to time costraint and less no of candidates they didnt conduct the gd

Q1. First they asked for an intro then they asked about my projects and they jumped into http ,https,ssl,tcp,osi model,tcp model,api,different request errors like 2xx 3xx 4xx 5xx , they only asked questions on...read more
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Q1. The manager round went well as the manager was too friendly and asked practical nd behaviour ques and explained me about the role what does the team deal with everyday .
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SQL query, Linux, OS fundamentals

Q1. What happens when you enter a URL
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Q2. Networking questions
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