Apple Cybersecurity Engineer (Entry Level) - Comprehensive Interview Preparation Guide
Cybersecurity Engineer
Apple
entry
6 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Apple's entry-level Cybersecurity Engineer interview process combines recruiter screening, technical phone assessments, and multiple onsite rounds designed to evaluate foundational security knowledge, hands-on technical skills, secure development practices, incident response basics, and cultural alignment. The process assesses your ability to learn security concepts, implement basic security controls, understand threat modeling principles, and work effectively within Apple's security-first culture.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
45 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Round 1: Security Fundamentals & Hands-On Assessment
75 min4 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 2: Secure Development Lifecycle & Secure Coding
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 3: Security Operations & Incident Response Basics
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 4: Behavioral & Apple Values Alignment
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral