SPLK-5001 Cyber Landscape And Industry Frameworks Practice Question
Which phase of the Cyber Kill Chain is most effectively mitigated by implementing strict egress filtering on your firewall?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Command and Control (C2).
Egress filtering prevents infected hosts from communicating with external Command and Control (C2) servers.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Installation.
Why it's wrong here
This refers to the persistence mechanism on the host.
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Command and Control (C2).
Why this is correct
C2 requires outbound communication to an attacker-controlled server.
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Reconnaissance.
Why it's wrong here
This is an external activity before the attack begins.
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Exploitation.
Why it's wrong here
This happens on the target host.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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