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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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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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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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SSO (Single Sign On)

SSO (Single Sign On)

TL;DR: Single sign-on (SSO) is like having a master key that unlocks multiple doors. Instead of remembering different keys (passwords) for each door (application or website), you...

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