An open-source solution to master your IS
At a time when cyberattacks are multiplying and becoming more complex, information system mapping is becoming an essential pillar of any cybersecurity strategy. Mercator is a tool designed to help you know, understand, and master all the components of your information system.
Why Mercator?
Mercator addresses a fundamental need: having a clear and structured view of your IS to better protect it. Born from field experience and aligned with ANSSI recommendations, Mercator is designed for CISOs, IT managers, and technical teams seeking a pragmatic and accessible solution.
Founding Principles
🎯 Ease of Use Intuitive interface enabling rapid adoption by both technical and business teams.
📊 ANSSI Compliance Adherence to best practices recommended by the French National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI).
🔓 Open Source Open source code guaranteeing transparency, customization, and independence.
🤝 Collaboration Easy information sharing between teams for collaborative IT management.
An innovative approach to mapping
Unlike traditional solutions, which are often complex and expensive, Mercator adopts a user-centric approach:
- Multi-dimensional view: Explore your IT system from different perspectives (business, technical, security)
- Integrated compliance analysis: Automatically calculate your maturity levels
- Scalability: From small IT systems to complex infrastructures
- Interoperability: REST APIs for integration into your existing ecosystem
Who uses Mercator?
Mercator is deployed in a variety of organizations worldwide:
- Healthcare Facilities: ISO 27001 and HDS-certified hospitals
- Higher Education Institutions: Graduate schools and universities
- Private Companies: SMEs and large corporations
- Public Organizations: Research centers and government agencies
Project Genesis
Mercator was born from a simple observation: existing mapping tools are often ill-suited to the real needs of organizations, particularly SMEs and public sector entities. Too complex, too expensive, or too rigid, they prevent rapid and effective adoption.
The project was designed to:
- Democratize access to IT mapping
- Offer a credible open-source alternative
- Align with recognized standards (ANSSI)
- Foster knowledge sharing within the community
Getting Started with Mercator
Ready to discover Mercator? Several options are available:
🚀 Quick Installation Follow our detailed installation guide on GitHub
📖 Complete Documentation Consult the online documentation to learn how to use all the features
💬 Join the Community Interact with users and contributors on GitHub Discussions
🎓 Learn More Watch project presentations at conferences: Voxxed Days](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDYN8MLPBjg), SSTIC and Hack.lu
Contribute to the project
Mercator is a community project that grows thanks to everyone’s contributions. Whether you’re a developer, user, or cybersecurity expert, your participation is welcome:
- Report bugs or suggest features
- Contribute to the code via pull requests
- Improve the documentation
- Share your experience with the community
View the project on GitHub | Consult the documentation