A genetic map is a reference showing the relative positions of genes or genetic markers in a genome. Researchers use it to understand how DNA features are arranged and which markers may be associated with inherited traits. Unlike a physical sequence, a genetic map generally represents relative distances inferred from how often genetic features are inherited together.
In cybersecurity, the term is not itself a security technology, but genetic maps and related research datasets are valuable digital assets. Their integrity, provenance, and access controls matter: altered or mislabeled data could mislead research, while unauthorized disclosure could expose sensitive information. Defenders can apply standard data-protection practices, including controlled access, secure storage, integrity checks, and clear records of how datasets were produced and changed.