Command and control (C2)
Also called: C2
Course: AP® Cybersecurity Shows up in: Unit 2: Securing Spaces
A way for adversaries to send commands to a compromised device and receive its output.
Appears in the course and exam description (CED): 2.1.C.4
Why it matters in Unit 2
C2 traffic is a sign an adversary already has persistence.
Example
An infected laptop quietly contacting a server for instructions.
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