The document outlines the typical 4 phase progression of a cyber attack: 1) disrupt business and prevent access, 2) access credentials and steal data, 3) embed malware on industrial control systems and devices, and 4) directly damage or destroy infrastructure through computer networks or sell stolen information. It notes how cyber attacks have evolved over the decades to cause greater damage and disruption.

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Cyber Attack Phase Progression
1 2 3 4
 Disrupt Business  Identity Theft
 Prevent Access
 “Target” Network
Penetration
 Access
Credentials
 Steal Data
 Data Breach
 Destroy Data
 Wipe TB HDDs
 Next Phase…
 Imbed Malware:
 ICS
 SCADA Devices
 PLCs
 Virus
 Worm
 DDoS Attacks
 IP Address
 Malware
 Bad Actor
Nation States
Develop
e-Warfare Engine
 DIRECT Theft
 Wire Transfers
 INDIRECT Theft
 Sell Info Dark Web
 Damage / Destroy
Computers
 Terrorist Tactics…
 Damage / Destroy
 Generators
 Power Grids
 Industrial Plants
 Power Dams
1980s-1990s 1990s-2000s 2000s-2010s 2010s-20n0s
Cumulative Effect Summs Efforts Needed To Prevent Damage to Information & Systems