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D3-SYSM

System Dependency Mapping

Model Tactic

Document dependencies between systems, services, and applications to understand blast radius and plan incident response.

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Implementation Guidance

  • Create system architecture diagrams
  • Document API and service dependencies
  • Map network flow dependencies
  • Identify single points of failure
  • Update during change management

Tools & Technologies

Visio/LucidchartServiceNow Service MappingDynatraceAppDynamicsDraw.io

ATT&CK Techniques Countered

This defensive technique helps protect against the following adversary techniques:

T1021

Remote Services

Explore Purple Team Matrix for full mappings

Related Techniques in Model

D3-AM

Asset Inventory

D3-AVE

Asset Vulnerability Enumeration

D3-DM

Data Inventory

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