Term 481
Log retention
Log retention is the practice of storing log data for a defined period to meet security, compliance, and operational needs.
Acronym study
Terms 481–510 of 956 220-1102 acronyms and key terms. Each entry includes a plain-English definition and a link to the full 800-word glossary page with exam context and practice questions.
Term 481
Log retention is the practice of storing log data for a defined period to meet security, compliance, and operational needs.
Term 482
A log source is any system, device, or application that generates and records event data, such as timestamps and activities, for monitoring and security analysis.
Term 483
Low-level formatting is the process of physically structuring a hard drive by creating tracks and sectors on the magnetic platters so the drive can store data.
Term 484
MAC filtering is a security practice that allows or denies network access to devices based on their unique Media Access Control (MAC) address.
Term 485
Amazon Macie is a fully managed data security and privacy service that uses machine learning and pattern matching to discover, classify, and protect sensitive data stored in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Term 486
macOS is the operating system that powers Apple's Mac computers, providing a graphical interface, system management, and security features for users and IT professionals.
Term 487
Malware is any software intentionally designed to cause damage, disrupt operations, steal data, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.
Term 488
Malware symptoms are the observable signs on a computer or network that indicate a malicious program may have infected the system, such as slow performance, unexpected pop-ups, or unusual network activity.
Term 489
Mobile Application Management (MAM) is a set of technologies and policies that allow IT administrators to manage and secure corporate applications on mobile devices without managing the entire device.
Term 490
A cyberattack where an attacker secretly intercepts and potentially alters communication between two parties who believe they are directly communicating with each other.
Term 491
Manageability is the ease with which IT administrators can monitor, configure, update, and troubleshoot cloud resources and systems, often through centralized tools and automation.
Term 492
A cybersecurity service that continuously monitors an organization's network and systems to detect threats and respond to them quickly.
Term 493
A managed identity is an automatically managed service principal in Azure that allows your code to authenticate to any service that supports Azure AD authentication without storing credentials.
Term 494
A managed service is an IT offering where a third-party provider takes full responsibility for maintaining, monitoring, and supporting a specific technology or system on behalf of a customer.
Term 495
Mandatory vacation is a security control that requires employees to take a consecutive period of leave so that any unauthorized activities or irregularities in their work can be detected by others.
Term 496
A mapped drive is a shortcut that assigns a drive letter to a shared folder on a network, making it appear as if it is a local storage device on your computer.
Term 497
Maximum tolerable downtime (MTD) is the total amount of time a business process or system can be unavailable before causing irreparable harm to the organization.
Term 498
MDM stands for Mobile Device Management, a technology that allows IT administrators to securely manage, monitor, and enforce policies on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets from a central console.
Term 499
Measured service is a cloud computing feature where the provider automatically tracks and controls resource usage, and customers pay only for what they consume, like a utility bill.
Term 500
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is a formal document that outlines the general terms and intentions of an agreement between two or more parties before a legally binding contract is signed.
Term 501
A memory leak happens when a program uses up system memory but never releases it, slowly eating away at available memory until the computer slows down or crashes.
Term 502
A centralized dashboard within a software platform that displays system notifications, alerts, and messages about account status, security events, and service updates.
Term 503
Metadata is data that describes other data, providing context such as when a file was created, who created it, or its size.
Term 504
A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is a network that connects multiple locations across a city or large campus, providing high-speed communication like a single large network.
Term 505
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security method that requires a user to verify their identity using two or more different types of evidence, such as a password plus a code from a phone, before they can access an account or system.
Term 506
Microsoft Defender is a suite of security products that protects devices, data, and identities from cyber threats like malware, phishing, and unauthorized access.
Term 507
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered enterprise-grade security platform that protects devices, servers, and networks from advanced cyber threats by combining antivirus, endpoint detection and response, and automated investigation and remediation.
Term 508
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is a cloud-based email and collaboration security service that protects organizations against malicious threats like phishing, malware, and spam in email messages and Office 365 apps.
Term 509
Microsoft Defender XDR is a unified security platform that automatically correlates alerts from across an organization's endpoints, email, identities, and cloud apps to stop complex attacks.
Term 510
Microsoft Purview is a unified data governance and compliance service that helps organizations discover, manage, and protect their data across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.