200-201 Network Intrusion Analysis Practice Question
In the Cyber Kill Chain model, which phase involves delivering the exploit to the target, such as via email attachment or malicious link?
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Why each option matters
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Delivery
The delivery phase is where the weaponized payload is transmitted to the victim, e.g., via phishing email or drive-by download.
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Installation
Why it's wrong here
Installation comes after successful exploitation.
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Exploitation
Why it's wrong here
Exploitation triggers the vulnerability, not the delivery.
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Weaponization
Why it's wrong here
Weaponization creates the payload, not deliver it.
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Delivery
Why this is correct
Correct. Delivery is the transmission of the weaponized payload.
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