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Aug 21, 2026 · Information Security

Interview Self‑Test: Multi‑Layer Anti‑Sniffing and Data‑Security Strategies

This article presents ten interview‑style questions and detailed answers covering HTTPS handshake, certificate pinning, request signing, replay‑attack defenses, HMAC‑SHA256 vs RSA‑SHA256, AES‑CBC vs AES‑GCM, the limits of front‑end encryption, mTLS operation in micro‑services, key‑rotation design, and why HTTPS alone is insufficient, illustrating a comprehensive, layered security approach.