Write-Blocker

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

None

Definition(s):

A device that allows investigators to examine media while preventing data writes from occurring on the subject media.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-101 Rev. 1
NIST SP 800-72

A tool that prevents all computer storage media connected to a computer from being written to or modified.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-86

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Write-Blocker

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