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CMMC

CMMC

CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is like a cyber-security karate belt system for government contractors. Just like how you need a certain belt color to show...

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Consumption Based Services

Consumption Based Services

Consumption-based services are like having your own digital pantry where you can pick and choose the technology services you need, and pay only for what you consume, like...

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Data Retention

Data Retention

Think of data retention as your company’s digital vault where all of your data, email, and other digital assets are stored and protected. Retention will archive all of your...

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DKIM

DKIM

DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail). Imagine sending a message in a bottle across the sea, but you want to make sure the person who receives it knows it's really from you and...

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DMARC

DMARC

DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance) is like a digital bouncer making sure only legit emails from your business get into your customers' or...

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eDiscovery

eDiscovery

Imagine you're a detective investigating a case, and you must sift through piles and piles of evidence to find the smoking gun. Well, eDiscovery is like a digital detective that...

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HIPAA

HIPAA

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) Technology regulations are like a digital doctor's oath to protect your personal health information. Just like how...

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Phishing

Phishing

Phishing attacks are like the digital version of a bait and switch - instead of getting a yummy fish, you get a nasty virus. It's like a sneaky scammer who sends you an email or...

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Retention vs Backup

Retention vs Backup

Data backup is like a safety net that catches you when you fall, while data retention is like a vault that keeps your most precious belongings safe and sound. Backup protects...

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Windows Autopilot

Windows Autopilot

Picture this: you just got a brand-new computer, but instead of having to set it up like a puzzle with a million pieces, Windows Autopilot is like having a personal IT genie who...

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