Glossary

Cyber Kill Chain

The kill chain breaks attacks into steps: reconnaissance, weaponization, delivery, exploitation, installation, command & control, and actions on objectives. Stop any step and you stop the attack.

What is Cyber Kill Chain?

A framework describing the stages of a cyberattack, from reconnaissance to data exfiltration.

Why Should You Care?

Understanding kill chain is essential for building a strong security posture. This knowledge helps organizations identify threats early and respond appropriately.

Is your business exposed?

Real-World Example

Security teams regularly encounter kill chain in their day-to-day operations. Recognizing and responding to these scenarios is a core security competency.

How to Protect Against Cyber Kill Chain

  1. 1.

    Build defenses for each kill chain stage

  2. 2.

    Detect attacks early in the kill chain

Related Terms

Mitre Attack, Incident Response, Threat Intelligence

Is your business exposed?

Check if your company data is circulating on the dark web

Free scan • No credit card required

Privacy PolicyYour Privacy Choices