Information system network modeling

Network mapping

Information system (IS) mapping is an essential practice for any organization wishing to understand, control and effectively secure its IT environment.

By graphically visualizing all the assets, interactions and dependencies that make up their IS, companies can gain a clear, precise overview of their infrastructure.

Information system (IS) mapping is a detailed, graphical representation of all the components, interactions and dependencies that make up an organization's information system. It provides a complete overview and visualization of how the various IS elements interact with each other.

If your IT infrastructure is spread over several sites or rooms, IS mapping will help you better understand and control your entire IT environment.

IS mapping facilitates the management of your IT assets by listing all physical and virtual IT assets, such as servers, workstations, applications, databases and so on.

By identifying the dependencies and relationships between the various IS components, you can determine weak points and anticipate potential incidents or elements likely to be cascaded.

This allows you to strengthen the resilience of your IS.

IS mapping helps you detect unknown or unauthorized elements in your network, facilitating early detection of intrusion attempts or malicious activity.

How do you build an IS map?

Starting an information system mapping project

To build an effective IS map, it's essential to clearly define the project and involve all relevant stakeholders. These stakeholders can include IT, infrastructure, applications and industry teams.

It's important to create a holistic view of the IS, while offering customized views to meet the specific needs of each team.

Define common objectives for the IS mapping project, as well as specific objectives for each team involved.

Choosing your network mapping solution

There are a number of different solutions available for IS mapping. It is essential to choose a solution that offers a graphical representation that can be read by all the profiles involved.

The solution must be able to map both physical and virtual assets, provide detailed information on each element, identify dependencies between elements, track communication links (uplinks), and offer a logical view of the IS.

Mapping your IS with SHWETT

SHWETT is designed for both technical and decision-making IT teams. Its 3D mapping functionality provides a holistic, always up-to-date view of the information system:

Automatic: Shwett automates the mapping process by automatically retrieving essential information from your IS.
Customizable: You can tailor the cartography to meet your organization's specific needs.
Real-time updates: Shwett updates the mapping in real time, ensuring that you always have up-to-date information on your IS.

By using Shwett, you can benefit from complete, accurate and easily accessible IS mapping, enabling you to better understand, control and secure your information system.