Dependency mapping
Definition
The process of identifying all services, systems, and data flows that a given system depends on, and all systems that depend on it. Dependency mapping determines the order in which systems must be restored to avoid cascading failures or propagating residual compromise.
Related terms
- Clean baseline
- A confirmed, verified system state that predates the compromise and is free from attacker artefacts. Establishing a clean baseline is the starting...
- Observation window
- A defined period after a system is restored during which enhanced monitoring is applied before the system is declared fully recovered. The...
- Recovery Point Objective (RPO)
- The maximum acceptable amount of data loss measured in time. It defines how far back in time the organisation is willing to...
- Recovery Time Objective (RTO)
- The maximum acceptable duration of downtime before a system must be restored to service. RTO drives decisions about recovery method: a short...
- Rollback plan
- A documented procedure for reverting a recovery attempt if it fails or introduces new problems. A rollback plan specifies trigger conditions, the...
Explained in
- Safe System Recovery and RestorationThe process of identifying all services, systems, and data flows that a given system depends on, and all systems that depend on it. Dependency mapping determin...