Palo Alto Networks Certified Detection and Remediation Analyst (PCDRA) — Question 59

Which of the following represents a common sequence of cyber attack tactics?

Answer options

• A. Actions on the objective >> Reconnaissance >> Weaponisation & Delivery >> Exploitation >> Installation >> Command & Control
• B. Installation >> Reconnaissance >> Weaponisation & Delivery >> Exploitation >> Command & Control >> Actions on the objective
• C. Reconnaissance >> Installation >> Weaponisation & Delivery >> Exploitation >> Command & Control >> Actions on the objective
• D. Reconnaissance >> Weaponisation & Delivery >> Exploitation >> Installation >> Command & Control >> Actions on the objective

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Option D is correct because it accurately follows the established sequence of cyber attack tactics, starting with Reconnaissance to gather information, followed by Weaponisation & Delivery, then Exploitation, Installation, Command & Control, and finally Actions on the objective. The other options misplace these steps, leading to an incorrect representation of the attack lifecycle.