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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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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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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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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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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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