overwrite procedure

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

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Definition(s):

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(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015

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