Stage One – Reconnaissance

The Cyber Kill Chain: An Overview The Cyber Kill Chain framework was developed by Lockheed Martin to describe the typical stages of a cyber attack. It outlines the steps an attacker takes to compromise a target, from initial reconnaissance to final data exfiltration or system disruption. (1) Here’s a handy image: (image source : https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/capabilities/cyber/cyber-kill-chain.html) The seven stages of the Cyber Kill Chain are: Reconnaissance - The attacker gathers information about the target to identify vulnerabilities. Weaponization - The attacker creates malware or an exploit to be used in the attack. Delivery - The attacker delivers the malware or exploit to the target, often through methods like phishing. Exploitation - The attacker exploits a vulnerability to gain access to the target system. Installation - The attacker installs malware on the compromised system to maintain access. Command and Control - The attacker establishes control over the compromised system. Actions on Objectives -....