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Overwrite Procedure

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

A software process that replaces data previously stored on storage media with a predetermined set of meaningless data or random patterns.

Framework senses

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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A software process that replaces data previously stored on storage media with a predetermined set of meaningless data or random patterns.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
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A software process that replaces data previously stored on storage media with a predetermined set of meaningless data or random patterns.