Network Mapping
Noun · Security & Infosec
Definitions
The process of identifying devices, subnets, routes, services, and connectivity relationships across a network. Defenders use network mapping for visibility and segmentation planning, while attackers use it to find targets and lateral movement paths.
In plain English: Figuring out what devices and connections exist on a network.
Example: "The red team's network mapping quickly exposed a forgotten flat segment connecting office devices to server management interfaces."