See dataflow diagram and dataflow programming. (2) In communications, the path taken by a message from origination to destination that includes all nodes through which the data travels.

A dataflow diagram also includes the locations where the data are placed in permanent storage (SSD, disk, tape, etc.). See dataflow programming. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.

Having a clear understanding of where your data is being consumed is a critical first step toward being able to secure and ultimately protect it. Using data flow diagrams, it is possible to know the ...