Cryptography Teacher Question:

Although there is no right answer for this question, it helps the candidate relax, while pushing them off script. From there, try probing into details and ask relevant questions about decisions.

Understanding how a person thinks about cybersecurity is just as important as knowing about the controls. Following the discussion as to why the candidate made specific decisions, you are likely to be asked, “What is the goal of information security within an organization?”

This helps the interviewer understand what you think about the role. Are you authoritarian and will be ready to stop the project because of a risk or is there a better way? This will also help them answer if the applicant is trustworthy.