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Attack Surface

Attack Surface

TL;DR: Imagine your company's digital environment as a fortress. The attack surface is like all the doors, windows, and secret passages that an attacker could use to break in....

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Bitlocker

Bitlocker

TL;DR: Imagine you have a safe at home where you keep all your valuable items. Now, think of BitLocker as a digital safe for your computer. It locks up all the data on your...

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CIS Controls

CIS Controls

TL;DR: Imagine your company's cybersecurity as a fortress. The CIS Controls are like a detailed blueprint for building and maintaining this fortress. They help you keep an eye on...

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CMMC

CMMC

TL;DR: Imagine you have a house with valuable items inside, and you want to make sure it's secure. You might install locks, alarms, and cameras to protect it. The Cybersecurity...

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Attack Surface

Conditional Access Policies

TL;DR: Imagine you have a special key to access different rooms in a building. However, to use this key, you need to meet certain conditions. For example, you might need to show...

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Consumption Based Services

Consumption Based Services

TL;DR: Imagine you have a utility bill for your home. You only pay for the electricity, water, and gas you actually use each month, rather than paying a flat fee regardless of...

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Data Retention

Data Retention

TL;DR: Imagine you have a giant filing cabinet where you store all your important documents. Over time, some of these documents become outdated or irrelevant, and you need to...

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DKIM

DKIM

TL;DR: Imagine sending a letter through the mail. You want to make sure that the letter is really from you and hasn't been tampered with. DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) is...

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DMARC

DMARC

TL;DR: Imagine you run a business and want to ensure that all the letters you send are trusted and not tampered with. DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and...

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eDiscovery

eDiscovery

TL;DR: Imagine you are involved in a legal case and need to find important information stored on your computer or phone. eDiscovery (electronic discovery) is like a digital...

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