Secure software development practices Behavioral Questions

1. Describe a time when you encountered a major security vulnerability in a software project. How did you identify it, and what steps did you take to remediate it?

2. Can you provide an example of a situation where you had to advocate for secure coding practices within your team? How did you approach this, and what was the outcome?

3. Tell me about a time when you had to resolve a conflict between development and security teams regarding the implementation of security features. What strategies did you use to find a resolution?

4. Describe an experience where you implemented a secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) in a previous role. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?

5. Give an example of a time when you received feedback about a security flaw you overlooked in your code. How did you respond to the feedback, and what actions did you take to improve your practices?

6. Share a situation where you had to prioritize security tasks alongside tight deadlines for software delivery. How did you balance the two, and what was the outcome?

7. Describe a hypothetical scenario where you discover that a critical vulnerability was exploited in a recently released application. What immediate actions would you take to address the situation?

8. Imagine you are leading a team that consistently overlooks secure coding standards. How would you motivate them to adopt secure coding practices?

9. Think of a time you had to train or mentor junior developers on secure coding practices. What approach did you take, and how did you ensure their understanding?

10. In a situation where a third-party library you rely on was found to have significant security issues, how would you go about evaluating the risks and making decisions on how to proceed?