Term 301
Deleted File Recovery
Deleted file recovery is the process of restoring files that have been removed from a storage device, often using specialized tools to retrieve data that has not yet been overwritten.
Acronym study
Terms 301–330 of 1222 SK0-005 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 301
Deleted file recovery is the process of restoring files that have been removed from a storage device, often using specialized tools to retrieve data that has not yet been overwritten.
Term 302
Deliver and support is an ITIL 4 service value chain activity that focuses on the ongoing provision, operation, and improvement of IT services to meet agreed service levels and user needs.
Term 303
A Denial-of-service (DoS) attack is an attempt to make a computer, network, or online service unavailable to its intended users by overwhelming it with fake traffic or requests.
Term 304
Dependency scanning is the automated process of checking software components for known security vulnerabilities and outdated versions.
Term 305
Deployment management is the process of planning, scheduling, and controlling the movement of releases into the live environment, ensuring that changes are implemented safely and efficiently.
Term 306
The deployment stage is the phase in software development where code is released and made available to users in a target environment, such as development, testing, staging, or production.
Term 307
Desired State Configuration is a management platform that lets IT pros define and enforce the target configuration state of systems, using declarative scripts to automate deployment, compliance, and ongoing drift correction.
Term 308
Detection is the process of identifying potential security incidents or anomalies by analyzing system data, logs, and network traffic.
Term 309
Detection engineering is the practice of designing, building, and refining security monitoring rules and signals to identify malicious activity in an IT environment.
Term 310
A detective control is a security measure that identifies and reports unwanted or suspicious activity after it has already occurred.
Term 311
A deterrent control is a security measure designed to discourage potential attackers from attempting to breach a system or commit a violation, relying on the perceived threat of consequences.
Term 312
A classification that groups devices in Microsoft Intune by their platform and management method, such as Windows, iOS, or Android, to apply targeted policies and configurations.
Term 313
Device configuration is the process of setting up and customizing the operating system, security policies, applications, and network settings on a device so it can securely connect to and function within an organization's IT environment.
Term 314
Device enrollment is the process of registering a device with a management system so that it can receive policies, apps, and security settings under organizational control.
Term 315
A device group is a logical collection of devices managed together for applying policies, configurations, and updates in an enterprise IT environment.
Term 316
Device Guard is a Windows security feature that uses hardware and software virtualization to lock down a device so only trusted, approved applications can run.
Term 317
Device Manager is a built-in Windows tool that shows you all the hardware connected to your computer and lets you manage the drivers that make that hardware work.
Term 318
Device registration is the process of linking a device to a management system, such as Microsoft Entra ID, to enable controlled access to organizational resources.
Term 319
Device virtualization is a technology that allows one physical network device to act as multiple virtual devices, each with its own configuration and resources, enabling better utilization and flexibility.
Term 320
DevSecOps is a software development practice that integrates security into every phase of the DevOps lifecycle, making security a shared responsibility from the start.
Term 321
A DHCP client is any device that requests network configuration settings from a DHCP server, which automatically assigns IP addresses and other parameters to devices on a network.
Term 322
A DHCP pool is a reserved set of IP addresses that a DHCP server can assign to devices on a network automatically when they request a connection.
Term 323
A network device or feature that forwards DHCP broadcast messages between clients and servers on different subnets so that IP address assignment works across multiple network segments without a separate DHCP server on each one.
Term 324
A DHCP relay configuration allows a router to forward DHCP broadcast requests from clients on one subnet to a DHCP server on a different subnet, enabling centralized IP address management across multiple networks.
Term 325
A DHCP server is a network device or service that automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to devices on a network, eliminating the need for manual configuration.
Term 326
DHCP snooping is a network security feature that filters untrusted DHCP messages to prevent rogue DHCP servers from giving out false IP addresses.
Term 327
DHCPv6 is a network protocol that automatically assigns IPv6 addresses and other configuration settings to devices on a network.
Term 328
The Diamond model is a framework for analyzing cybersecurity intrusions by examining four key components: adversary, capability, infrastructure, and victim.
Term 329
A digital certificate is an electronic document that verifies the identity of a person, device, or website and enables secure encrypted communication over the internet.
Term 330
Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a set of technologies used to control how digital content like music, movies, ebooks, or software is accessed, copied, or shared.