What is the Cyber Kill Chain?
The Cyber Kill Chain is a framework that applies the principles of Lockheed Martin’s Kill Chain process to cyberattacks. It consists of seven sequential stages that outline the steps attackers typically follow to infiltrate and compromise a target system. The seven stages are: 1. Reconnaissance, 2. Weaponization, 3. Delivery, 4. Exploitation, 5. Installation, 6. Command and Control, and 7. Actions on Objectives. 1. Reconnaissance The attacker or intruder selects a target. They conduct extensive research on the target to identify vulnerabilities that can be exploited. This stage involves gathering as much information as possible to plan the attack effectively. ...