Kill Chain Analysis

A cybersecurity model that maps out the different stages of a cyberattack.

Understanding:

The Cyber Kill Chain is a model developed by Lockheed Martin to describe the stages of a cyber attack, from reconnaissance to data exfiltration.

Common Applications and Use Cases:

Threat Hunting – Identifies and mitigates attacks in progress.
Incident Response – Helps security teams analyze attack patterns.
Red Teaming & Penetration Testing – Simulates real-world cyber threats.

Best Practices and Security Considerations:

Implement Multi-Layered Security (Defense-in-Depth) – Blocks attacks at multiple stages.
Use Threat Intelligence Feeds – Improves detection.
Automate Detection & Response – Reduces attacker dwell time.