Typically, compromised hosts must beacon outbound to an Internet controller server to establish a Command and Control (C2) channel. Command and Control is Phase 6 of the Cyber Kill Chain. APT malware especially requires manual interaction rather than conduct activity automatically. Once the C2 channel establishes, intruders have hands on the keyboard access inside the target environment.

Conduct independent research into this phase of the Cyber Kill Chain and complete a 2-3 page narrative (double spaced) discussing what tools can be used to conduct this activity. Then, play the role of a consultant and advise a fictional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) on how a countermeasure for this activity.