An asset graph is the connected map of an organization’s devices, services, identities, workflows, integrations, and AI components. Unlike a flat inventory, it shows relationships: which server supports which app, which user can reach which system, and which AI service depends on which data source or connector. This makes the graph a living model of the environment, often built from discovery tools, CMDB data, cloud telemetry, and access logs.
Asset graphs matter because security depends on context. Defenders use them to find exposed assets, trace blast radius, prioritize patching, and automate response when a device or account is compromised. Attackers benefit from the same structure when they map trust paths, locate high-value systems, and move laterally through connected services. In modern environments with cloud, IoT, OT, and AI tools, an accurate asset graph is the foundation for governance, monitoring, and incident response. If you cannot map the connections, you cannot reliably control them.