Cyber Kill Chain (Lockheed Martin)

The Cyber Kill Chain, developed by Lockheed Martin, is a framework that describes the stages a cyberattack follows, from initial planning to achieving its goal. It includes steps like reconnaissance (gathering info), weaponization (preparing malicious tools), delivery (sending the attack), exploitation (exploiting vulnerabilities), installation (implanting malware), command and control (maintaining control), and actions on objectives (completing the attack goals). Understanding these stages helps organizations detect, disrupt, and defend against cyber threats more effectively by identifying and stopping attackers at various points along their process.