Defined term
F Ull Disk Encryption (FDE)
F Ull Disk Encryption (FDE): The process of encrypting all the data on the hard disk drive used to boot a computer, including the computer’s operating system,…
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Cybersecurity
Definition
The process of encrypting all the data on the hard disk drive used to boot a computer, including the computer’s operating system, and permitting access to the data only after successful authentication with the full disk encryption product. (SP 800-111) (NISTIR)
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