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The Cyber Kill Chain framework, developed by Lockheed Martin (2022), explains how attackers move through networks to identify vulnerabilities that they can then exploit. Attackers use the steps in the Cyber Kill Chain when conducting offensive operations in cyberspace against their targets. If you\u2019re responsible for defending a network, this model can help you understand the stages of a cyberattack and the measures you can take to prevent or intercept each step.<\/p>

The Cyber Kill Chain is divided into seven stages: reconnaissance, weaponization, delivery, exploitation, installation, command and control (C2), and actions on objectives. This article describes what each of these steps entails, including the preventive measures that network defenders can take in each stage. You\u2019ll also learn how EC-Council\u2019s\u00a0Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) <\/a>certification can advance your cybersecurity knowledge.<\/p>

1. Reconnaissance<\/h3>

Reconnaissance<\/a> is the first stage in the Cyber Kill Chain and involves researching potential targets before carrying out any penetration testing. The reconnaissance stage may include identifying potential targets, finding their vulnerabilities, discovering which third parties are connected to them (and what data they can access), and exploring existing entry points as well as finding new ones. Reconnaissance can take place both online and offline.<\/p>

2. Weaponization<\/h3>

The weaponization stage of the Cyber Kill Chain occurs after reconnaissance has taken place and the attacker has discovered all necessary information about potential targets, such as vulnerabilities. In the weaponization stage, all of the attacker\u2019s preparatory work culminates in the creation of malware to be used against an identified target. Weaponization can include creating new types of malware<\/a> or modifying existing tools to use in a cyberattack. For example, cybercriminals may make minor modifications to an existing ransomware variant to create a new Cyber Kill Chain tool.<\/p>

3. Delivery<\/h3>

In the delivery stage, cyberweapons and other Cyber Kill Chain tools are used to infiltrate a target\u2019s network and reach users. Delivery may involve sending phishing emails<\/a> containing malware attachments with subject lines that prompt users to click through. Delivery can also take the form of hacking into an organization\u2019s network and exploiting a hardware or software vulnerability to infiltrate it.<\/p>

4. Exploitation<\/h3>

Exploitation is the stage that follows delivery and weaponization. In the exploitation step of the Cyber Kill Chain, attackers take advantage of the vulnerabilities they have discovered in previous stages to further infiltrate a target\u2019s network and achieve their objectives. In this process, cybercriminals often move laterally across a network to reach their targets. Exploitation can sometimes lead attackers to their targets if those responsible for the network have not deployed deception measures.<\/p>

5. Installation<\/h3>

After cybercriminals have exploited their target\u2019s vulnerabilities to gain access to a network, they begin the installation stage of the Cyber Kill Chain: attempting to install malware and other cyberweapons onto the target network to take control of its systems and exfiltrate valuable data. In this step, cybercriminals may install cyberweapons and malware using Trojan horses, backdoors, or command-line interfaces.<\/p>

6. Command and Control<\/h3>

In the C2 stage of the Cyber Kill Chain, cybercriminals communicate with the malware they\u2019ve installed onto a target\u2019s network to instruct cyberweapons or tools to carry out their objectives. For example, attackers may use communication channels to direct computers infected with the Mirai botnet malware to overload a website with traffic or C2 servers to instruct computers to carry out cybercrime objectives.<\/p>

7. Actions on Objectives<\/h3>

After cybercriminals have developed cyberweapons, installed them onto a target\u2019s network, and taken control of their target\u2019s network, they begin the final stage of the Cyber Kill Chain: carrying out their cyberattack objectives. While cybercriminals\u2019 objectives vary depending on the type of cyberattack<\/a>, some examples include weaponizing a botnet to interrupt services with a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack<\/a>, distributing malware to steal sensitive data from a target organization, and using ransomware as a cyber extortion tool.<\/p>

Learn How to Prevent Cyberattacks with EC-Council<\/h2>

Cyberattacks are not to be taken lightly. It doesn\u2019t matter if you have the most secure firewall in the world; any step in the Cyber Kill Chain can dismantle your security and lead to a breach of your network. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to know how to detect an attack as it happens\u2014or, ideally, stop it from happening in the first place.<\/p>

At EC-Council, we offer a variety of certification programs<\/a> to help you protect your network against cyberattacks and learn top\u00a0cyberattack prevention\u00a0and\u00a0defense strategies. Enroll in EC-Council\u2019s CTIA certification program<\/a> today to learn more about cybersecurity and network defense.<\/a><\/p>

References<\/strong><\/p>

Lockheed Martin. (2022). Cyber Kill Chain. https:\/\/www.lockheedmartin.com\/en-us\/capabilities\/cyber\/cyber-kill-chain.html\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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