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Overwrite procedure

A software process that replaces data previously stored on storage media with a predetermined set of meaningless data or random patterns. Rationale: Definition is obvious based on definition of overwrite.

Source: CNSSI 4009-2015 | Category:

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-{{CyberTerm|definition=A software process that replaces data previously stored on storage media with a predetermined set of meaningless data or random patterns. Rationale: Definition is obvious based on definition of overwrite.|source=CNSSI 4009-2015}}
+{{CyberTerm|definition=A software process that replaces data previously stored on storage media with a predetermined set of meaningless data or random patterns.
+Rationale: Definition is obvious based on definition of overwrite.|source=CNSSI 4009-2015}}