Write blocker: A device used to prevent the alteration of data on a storage medium during an investigation. It is commonly used in forensic analysis to preserve the integrity of evidence. Examples include hardware write blockers, software write blockers, and bootable write blockers.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D4: Incident Response and Recovery
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