Cortex objects are containers for data and functionality. For data-modeling purposes, you can think of a Cortex object like a database table. However, Cortex objects come with many more inherited capabilities than just data storage. For example, a Cortex object lets you specify fine-grained access controls for the objects and their properties, they allow for sharing data with others using connections, you can sub-class Cortex objects into multiple types, and you can extend objects with custom logic via triggers.