Disk Formatting
Definition
Disk Formatting is the process of preparing a data storage device, such as a hard drive, solid-state drive, or USB flash drive, for initial use.
How it works
This process involves setting up an empty file system on the disk, which includes creating a directory structure and initializing metadata structures. In cybersecurity, disk formatting can be used to remove all existing data on a disk, making it a clean slate for new data storage or to prevent unauthorized access to previously stored data.
Technique Subclasses
There are 3 techniques in this category, Disk Formatting.
| Name | ID | Definition | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disk Formatting | D3-DKF | Disk Formatting is the process of preparing a data storage device, such as a hard drive, solid-state drive, or USB flash drive, for initial use. | |
| - Disk Erasure | D3-DKE | Disk Erasure is the process of securely deleting all data on a disk to ensure that it cannot be recovered by any means. | |
| - Disk Partitioning | D3-DKP | Disk Partitioning is the process of dividing a disk into multiple distinct sections, known as partitions. |
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