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IT glossary for UAE businesses Mignet
Plain-language definitions of MSP, AMC, VAPT, MDM, DLP, VSAT, UEM and MFA — written for Dubai decision-makers, with how Mignet applies each term.
msp
What is an MSP?
An MSP (Managed Service Provider) takes ongoing responsibility for your IT: 24/7 monitoring, helpdesk, patching, backups and security, usually under a monthly AMC. Unlike break-fix, an MSP is paid to prevent downtime, not to wait for it.
amc
What is an IT AMC?
An IT AMC is a yearly (or monthly-billed yearly) contract that bundles remote support, on-site engineers, patching, antivirus and monitoring into one predictable fee. In the UAE this is how most SMEs replace ad-hoc break-fix vendors.
vapt
What is VAPT?
VAPT is a two-part security exercise: first find and score weaknesses (assessment), then safely exploit them as an attacker would (penetration test). Dubai businesses use VAPT before go-lives, after major changes, and to satisfy NCA, customer and cyber-insurance questionnaires.
mdm
What is MDM?
MDM lets IT enrol company (and optionally BYOD) devices, push Wi-Fi and email profiles, enforce PIN/biometrics, install apps and remotely lock or wipe a lost handset. In the UAE this is how you keep client data off personal iPhones.
dlp
What is DLP?
DLP watches channels (email, web, USB, Teams, printers) and blocks or encrypts content that matches rules — Emirates ID, credit cards, matter names, patient IDs. Combined with labels in Microsoft 365 it is the workhorse of UAE PDPL and DIFC programmes.
vsat
What is VSAT?
A VSAT terminal points a compact antenna at a geostationary (or LEO) satellite to carry internet, voice and VPN. Mignet’s maritime VSAT practice outfits vessels and remote compounds with the right antenna, modem, failover and firewall.
uem
What is UEM?
Unified Endpoint Management extends MDM to every device type so Windows, macOS, iOS and Android share one policy, one inventory and one security baseline. That is what UAE hybrid offices need after BYOD and laptop fleets collided.
mfa
What is MFA?
Multi-factor authentication means logging in with something you know plus something you have or are. For Dubai businesses, turning on MFA for Microsoft 365 and VPN is the single highest-ROI security control we deploy.
IT glossary for UAE businesses — written and maintained by Mignet's own Dubai engineering team. Mignet is a UAE-headquartered managed IT provider: 900+ customers, certified Microsoft, AWS, Fortinet and Bitdefender engineers, and a 24/7 helpdesk covering Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, DIFC and Qatar.
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