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 Over time, some of these documents become outdated or irrelevant, and you need to...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