The Application Connections Topology dashboard complements tabular application reporting with a relationship view. Application nodes connect to observed endpoints through TLS edges colored by PQC readiness, while node size indicates connection volume.
Use the graph to find central applications, isolate high-risk connection paths, and inspect the crypto characteristics of a selected node or edge before pivoting to the Application Report or Application Detail dashboards.
Operational guidance: Large environments may need an application, host, or time filter before rendering. For best performance and readability, narrow the graph when the visible population approaches 500 application nodes.
Panels
| Panel | Type | What It Shows |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation Links Bar | Links | Opens the tabular Application Report, Application Detail, and other Quantum Command dashboards. |
| Quantum Application List | Selection list | Lists applications visible in the graph with PQC status and acts as an input for graph filtering or highlighting. |
| PQC Connections Topology | Interactive network graph | Renders applications as nodes and observed TLS connections as edges. Node size reflects connection count; color reflects readiness tier. |
| Connection Selection Details | Dynamic detail panel | Displays key exchange, protocol, cipher, and certificate information for the selected node or edge. |
| Aggregate Risk Determination | Risk score | Calculates quantum risk across all connections currently visible after filtering. |
| Application PQC Dashboard Risk | Application risk panel | Shows per-application PQC risk consistent with the broader Application Report dataset. |
Key Data Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| process.name / process.executable | Application identity used to create graph nodes. |
| host.id / host.hostname | Endpoint identity used for connection relationships. |
| omb.kex_tier | Readiness tier used for graph color coding. |
| omb.kex_primary | Primary key-exchange algorithm shown in selection details. |
| server.port | Connection port used for context or edge labeling. |
| quantum_ready | Boolean readiness indicator used for simplified node status. |
Reading the Dashboard
Find large or central nodes
Applications with many connections have greater potential remediation impact and may deserve priority.
Use color to locate risk
Green represents PQC READY, blue MODERN, yellow CLASSICAL, and red LEGACY.
Select before pivoting
Inspect the selected connection details, then open Application Detail when host- or cipher-level evidence is required.
Watch the aggregate score
The risk score should change as filters remove or add connection populations, helping quantify the effect of a proposed remediation scope.
Filtering and Performance
The dashboard opens with a default time range of Last 1 year. Global Elasticsearch dashboard filters apply to the panels unless a panel description states otherwise. Preserve relevant filters when navigating between related dashboards so the investigation remains scoped to the same application, host, tier, or certificate population.