Post-exploitation, C2, and the cyber kill chain
Post-exploitation, C2, and the cyber kill chain are fundamental concepts in cybersecurity. Together, they form a framework that helps you understand, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats. Post-exploitation is the phase after an initial breach, where attackers aim to maintain access, escalate privileges, collect intelligence, and move laterally within a compromised system. This phase involves deploying malware implants, exploiting vulnerabilities, stealing credentials, and utilizing living-off-the-land techniques to evade detection.
C2 is the infrastructure and communication mechanisms that enable attackers to manage compromised systems remotely. This includes command servers, communication protocols, encryption, and payload delivery. Attackers use Domain Generation Algorithms (DGAs), staged payloads, fast flux, and encrypted communication to establish and maintain control over compromised environments.
The cyber kill chain provides...
