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Write blocker

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

A devices that allows the acquisition of information on a drive without creating the possibility of accidentally damaging the drive

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ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →
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A devices that allows the acquisition of information on a drive without creating the possibility of accidentally damaging the drive
NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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A device that allows investigators to examine media while preventing data writes from occurring on the subject media.
NIST SP 800-721 senseview framework →
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A device that allows investigators to examine media while preventing data writes from occurring on the subject media.