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Also 'C&C' (see-and-see).
The infrastructure and communication channels attackers use to maintain contact with compromised systems. C2 servers send commands to malware and receive stolen data. Attackers disguise C2 traffic as normal web browsing, DNS queries, or cloud service API calls to evade detection.
Disrupting C2 communication is one of the most effective ways to neutralize a cybersecurity threat. SOC analysts hunt for C2 beacons in network traffic as a primary detection method. Threat intelligence analysts map C2 infrastructure to track threat actor campaigns. Incident responders block C2 channels immediately during containment to cut off attacker access.
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The infrastructure and communication channels attackers use to maintain contact with compromised systems. C2 servers send commands to malware and receive stolen data. Attackers disguise C2 traffic as normal web browsing, DNS queries, or cloud service API calls to evade detection.
Disrupting C2 communication is one of the most effective ways to neutralize a cybersecurity threat. SOC analysts hunt for C2 beacons in network traffic as a primary detection method. Threat intelligence analysts map C2 infrastructure to track threat actor campaigns. Incident responders block C2 channels immediately during containment to cut off attacker access.
Cybersecurity professionals who work with Command and Control include SOC Analyst, Threat Intelligence Analyst, Incident Responder. These roles apply Command and Control knowledge within the Offensive Security domain.
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