Understand the cyber kill chain framework, along with essential tactics and strategies to effectively prevent cyberattacks

Key Features

• Understand cyberattack stages via the cyber kill chain and track threat actor movements
• Learn key components of threat intelligence to enhance the cyber kill chain
• Packed with practical examples and case studies for effective real-time response to attacks
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

Master the systematic approach to identifying and responding to cyber threats through a detailed exploration of the cyber kill chain framework, including reconnaissance, weaponization and delivery, exploitation and installation, command and control (C2), and actions on objectives. Written by cybersecurity veterans Gourav Nagar, Director of Information Security at BILL Holdings with experience at Uber and Apple, and Shreyas Kumar, a Professor of Practice at Texas A&M with over two decades of expertise at companies like Adobe and Oracle, this guide will help enhance your cybersecurity posture. With expert guidance, you’ll gain insight into the role of threat intelligence in boosting the cyber kill chain, practical applications of the framework in real-world scenarios, and how AI and machine learning are revolutionizing threat detection. The book also explores future-proofing strategies and prepares you to counter sophisticated threats like supply chain attacks and living off the land attacks. The book explains implications of quantum computing on cybersecurity and future trends and developments in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity. By the end of this book, you’ll have gained the strategic understanding and tactical skills needed to protect your organization's digital infrastructure in today's dynamic threat landscape.

What you will learn

• Discover methods, tools, and best practices to counteract attackers at every stage
• Leverage the latest defensive measures to thwart command-and-control activities
• Understand weaponization and delivery techniques to improve threat recognition
• Implement strategies to prevent unauthorized installations and strengthen security
• Enhance threat prediction, detection, and automated response with AI and ML
• Convert threat intelligence into actionable strategies for enhancing cybersecurity defenses

Who this book is for

This book is for cybersecurity professionals, IT administrators, network engineers, students, and business leaders who want to understand modern cyber threats and defenses. It will also be useful to decision-makers seeking insight into cybersecurity investments and strategies. With clear explanation of cybersecurity concepts suited to all expertise levels, this book equips you to apply the Cyber Kill Chain in real-world scenarios, covering key topics like threat actors, social engineering, and infrastructure security.