---
type: "term"
title: "Parallel Steps"
description: "Two or more clusters occurring simultaneously or in tight coordination within the same attack phase."
resource: "tlctc:term:parallel-steps"
tags:
  - "glossary"
---
# Parallel Steps

Two or more clusters occurring simultaneously or in tight coordination within the same attack phase. Use when distinct generic vulnerabilities are exploited concurrently rather than sequentially.

**Reference:** §4.2.2 (Global Definitions), §11.2 (Parallel Operator)