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 Over time, some of these documents become outdated or irrelevant, and you need to...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