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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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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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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 Over time, some of these documents become outdated or irrelevant, and you need to...

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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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HIPAA

HIPAA

TL;DR: Imagine you have a personal diary that contains all your health secrets. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is like a set of rules that ensures...

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MDR

MDR

TL;DR: Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is like having a security guard for your digital world. Just as a security guard watches over a building, MDR keeps an eye on your...

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MFA

MFA

MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication). You know how sometimes you need two keys to open a really important lock, like a treasure chest full of gold in an epic adventure movie? That's...

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Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Intune

TL;DR: Microsoft Intune is like having a remote control for all your devices. Just as a remote control lets you manage your TV, DVD player, and sound system from one place,...

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Retention vs Backup

Retention vs Backup

TL;DR: Think of backup and retention like a safety net and a filing cabinet for your data. Backup is the safety net that catches your data in case of an accident, disaster, or...

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SaaS (Software as a Service)

SaaS (Software as a Service)

TL;DR: Software as a Service (SaaS) is like renting a car instead of buying one. Just as you can rent a car when you need it without worrying about maintenance or storage, SaaS...

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