CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) — Question 480

Which of the following phases of the Cyber Kill Chain involves the adversary attempting to establish communication with a successfully exploited target?

Answer options

• A. Command and control
• B. Actions on objectives
• C. Exploitation
• D. Delivery

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Command and control, as this phase involves the adversary establishing a channel to communicate with the compromised system. The other options represent different stages in the Cyber Kill Chain; for example, Actions on objectives refers to the phase where the attacker executes their goals, while Exploitation and Delivery occur before Command and control.