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forensic copy

Definition(s):

  An accurate bit-for-bit reproduction of the information contained on an electronic device or associated media, whose validity and integrity has been verified using an accepted algorithm.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 from NIST SP 800-72
NIST SP 800-72 under Forensic Copy

  A bit-for-bit reproduction of the information contained on an electronic device or associated media, whose validity and integrity has been verified using an accepted algorithm.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-101 Rev. 1 under Forensic Copy