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Forensically Clean

Forensically Clean: Digital media that is completely wiped of all data, including nonessential and residual data, scanned for malware, and verified before use.

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Digital media that is completely wiped of all data, including nonessential and residual data, scanned for malware, and verified before use. (SP 800-86) (NISTIR)

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