Concerns about the Cybersecurity Kill Chain
The kill chain has been in use since the year 2011. While it has obvious benefits, it has also presented numerous flaws that organizations need to be aware of. Some of the flaws that have been identified include:
- Perimeter security: Perimeter security involves using security solutions such as malware prevention and firewalls. While these two solutions have been known to be very effective in the past, recent times have seen organizations shift to cloud technologies where perimeter security and malware detection are largely handled by third-party companies while an organization focuses on service delivery or product improvement. This means that there is an increasing need for the kill chain to evolve to accommodate new challenges and to fit the new market needs where technologies such as IoT are increasingly playing integral roles in business operations.
- Attack vulnerabilities: The kill chain has also been criticized in terms...