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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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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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Phishing

Phishing

TL;DR: Phishing is like a scam artist pretending to be someone you trust to steal your personal information. Imagine getting an email that looks like it's from your bank, asking...

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Spear Phishing

Spear Phishing

TL;DR: Spear phishing is like a con artist who has done their homework on you. Imagine receiving an email that looks like it's from your boss, asking for sensitive information or...

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SPF

SPF

TL;DR: Sender Policy Framework (SPF) is like a bouncer at a club, checking IDs to make sure only authorized people get in. When an email is sent, SPF allows the receiving mail...

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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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