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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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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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MDR

MDR

TL;DR: Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is like having a security guard for your digital world. Just as a security guard watches over a building, MDR keeps an eye on your...

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MFA

MFA

MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication). You know how sometimes you need two keys to open a really important lock, like a treasure chest full of gold in an epic adventure movie? That's...

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Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Azure

TL;DR: Microsoft Azure is like a giant toolbox in the cloud. Just as a toolbox contains various tools to help you fix things around the house, Azure provides a wide range of...

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Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Intune

TL;DR: Microsoft Intune is like having a remote control for all your devices. Just as a remote control lets you manage your TV, DVD player, and sound system from one place,...

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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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