Term 181
Local administrator password solution
A method or tool used to manage, rotate, and secure the built-in administrator passwords on individual computers, laptops, and servers to prevent unauthorized access.
Acronym study
Terms 181–210 of 352 MD-102 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 181
A method or tool used to manage, rotate, and secure the built-in administrator passwords on individual computers, laptops, and servers to prevent unauthorized access.
Term 182
Location services are features on mobile devices that use GPS, Wi-Fi, cellular networks, or other sensors to determine the device's geographic location for apps and system functions.
Term 183
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 184
Malware is any software intentionally designed to cause damage, disrupt operations, steal data, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.
Term 185
Malware analysis is the process of examining malicious software to understand its behavior, origin, and impact, enabling defenders to detect, contain, and prevent future attacks.
Term 186
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 187
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 188
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 189
A meeting policy is a set of rules and configurations that control how online meetings are created, joined, and conducted within a collaboration platform.
Term 190
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 191
A centralized dashboard within a software platform that displays system notifications, alerts, and messages about account status, security events, and service updates.
Term 192
A messaging policy is a set of rules that govern how an organization's email and instant messaging systems handle, route, secure, and retain messages to ensure compliance, security, and operational efficiency.
Term 193
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 194
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 195
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 196
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 197
Microsoft Entra ID is a cloud-based identity and access management service that lets employees sign in and access resources both inside and outside of your organization.
Term 198
A Microsoft Entra joined device is a computer or mobile device that is registered directly with an organization’s Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) cloud identity service, allowing users to sign in with their work or school account and access cloud resources without needing a traditional on-premises Active Directory domain.
Term 199
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage employee devices, apps, and security policies without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
Term 200
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.
Term 201
A Microsoft Store app is a software program downloaded and installed from the Microsoft Store, designed to run in a sandboxed environment with limited system access for improved security and ease of management.
Term 202
A mobile app store is a digital distribution platform that allows users to browse, download, and update software applications on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.
Term 203
Mobile application management (MAM) is the practice of controlling and securing corporate apps and their data on employee-owned or company-provided mobile devices without managing the entire device.
Term 204
A Mobile CPU is a computer processor designed specifically for laptops, tablets, and smartphones that balances performance with low power consumption to extend battery life and manage heat in compact devices.
Term 205
Mobile device management (MDM) is a security solution that allows IT administrators to enroll, configure, monitor, and enforce policies on smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices used in an organization.
Term 206
A mobile GPU is a specialized graphics processor designed for use in mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, handling rendering and display tasks while balancing performance with power efficiency.
Term 207
A mobile hotspot is a feature that turns a smartphone or dedicated device into a portable Wi-Fi access point, sharing its cellular data connection with other nearby devices.
Term 208
Multilevel security is a computer security approach that allows users with different clearance levels to access data at different classification levels on the same system, while preventing unauthorized access.
Term 209
Network security is the practice of protecting a computer network from unauthorized access, misuse, malfunction, modification, destruction, or improper disclosure, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and resources.
Term 210
A Network Security Group is a set of rules that controls inbound and outbound traffic to Azure resources like virtual machines and subnets.