ENHANCING NETWORK PROTECTION POSTURE AGAINST MULTISTAGE ATTACKS

Submitted: February 28, 2024, Revised: March 12, 2024 , Accepted: March 16, 2024

Abstract

In the subject of cybersecurity, a crucial area of study and development is the identification and reduction of multistage network assaults. This conceptual framework tries to offer a summary of the essential elements necessary for effectively recognizing and countering such sophisticated cyber threats. This framework is fundamentally aware of the complex and dynamic characteristics of multistage network assaults, which frequently involve many phases or steps and allow attackers to breach network defences and expose critical data. Surveillance is the first phase of an assault, during which the attackers learn about possible targets and weaknesses. The first breach, in which attackers take advantage of known vulnerabilities to obtain illicit access is covered by the second step. In the third step, the attackers move on to insert harmful programs or instruments within the hacked machine. The attack's principal goal, which might be data theft, service interruption, or additional network propagation, is carried out in the fourth step.