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Dynamic group
A dynamic group is a group in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) whose membership is automatically updated based on user or device attributes, rather than being manually assigned.
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A dynamic group is a group in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) whose membership is automatically updated based on user or device attributes, rather than being manually assigned.
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Dynamic NAT is a method of mapping multiple private IP addresses to a pool of public IP addresses automatically, allowing many devices to share a limited number of public addresses.
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A route that is automatically learned and updated by a router using a routing protocol, rather than being manually configured.
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Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is a cybersecurity technology that continuously monitors endpoint devices to detect, investigate, and respond to advanced threats.
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An EDR alert is a notification generated by Endpoint Detection and Response software when it detects potentially malicious activity or an anomaly on a device like a laptop, server, or workstation.
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Encryption is the process of converting readable data into a secret code to prevent unauthorized access.
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Encryption at rest is the practice of securing stored data by converting it into an unreadable format using cryptographic algorithms, so that even if physical or digital access to the storage medium is obtained, the data remains confidential.
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Encryption in transit is the process of scrambling data as it moves between two points over a network so that anyone who intercepts it cannot read it.
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An encryption key is a string of random characters used by an algorithm to lock (encrypt) and unlock (decrypt) data, ensuring only authorized parties can read it.
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An endpoint security baseline is a set of minimum security configurations and controls applied to devices like laptops, servers, and mobile devices to protect against threats.
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An endpoint security policy is a set of rules that controls how devices like laptops, phones, and servers connect to a network and what security protections they must have to keep data safe.
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Enterprise Mobility and Security is a Microsoft 365 suite of cloud services that secures and manages mobile devices, apps, and data within an organization.
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Enterprise risk management is the systematic process of identifying, assessing, and responding to risks that could affect an organization’s ability to achieve its objectives.
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Ethernet is a wired networking technology that connects devices like computers, printers, and servers to each other and to the internet using cables.
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An exam domain is a major topic area or category of knowledge that a certification exam tests, like a chapter in a study guide.
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ExpressRoute is a cloud service that creates a private, dedicated network connection between your on-premises infrastructure and Microsoft Azure, bypassing the public internet for faster, more reliable data transfer.
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An extended access control list (ACL) is a set of rules that filters network traffic based on source and destination IP addresses, protocol type, and port numbers, providing more granular control than a standard ACL.
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Failover is the automatic switching to a backup system when the primary system fails, ensuring continuous operation and minimal downtime.
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Failover routing is a network design that automatically redirects traffic to a backup path when the primary path fails, keeping services available.
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A fault domain is a boundary within a computing environment that groups together components that share a single point of failure, helping to isolate the impact of hardware or software failures.
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A feature update policy is a set of rules that controls how and when new features and capabilities are deployed to software, ensuring consistency, security, and minimal disruption across an organization.
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A file share is a centralized storage location on a network where multiple users can access, read, write, and manage files simultaneously.
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File storage is a cloud service that organizes and stores data in a hierarchical structure of files and folders, accessible over a network using standard file-sharing protocols.
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Fileless malware is a type of malicious activity that uses legitimate system tools and memory to execute attacks, leaving no traditional file on the hard drive.
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A firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic based on predetermined security rules to protect trusted internal networks from untrusted external networks.
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A firewall log is a record of network traffic that a firewall has allowed or denied, used by IT professionals to monitor security events and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
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A firewall rule is a set of conditions that tells a firewall which network traffic to allow or block based on attributes like source, destination, port, and protocol.
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A floating static route is a backup route in a routing table that is only used when the primary route fails, because it has a higher administrative distance (lower priority).
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FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, is a standard network protocol used to transfer files between a client and a server over a TCP/IP network.
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A gateway endpoint is a networking component that acts as an entry and exit point for traffic between two different networks, typically translating between incompatible protocols or addressing schemes.