zero fill

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

To fill unused storage locations in an information system with the representation of the character denoting "0."

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →

§1: To fill unused storage locations in an information system with the representation of the character denoting "0."

CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →

§1: To fill unused storage locations in an information system with the representation of the character denoting "0."