Primary definition
Use of sophisticated signal recovery equipment in a laboratory environment to recover information from data storage media. Source: NIST SP 800-88 Rev 1 (adapted) Rationale: Term is no longer used in revised version of NIST SP 800-88.
Also known asC.F.D. · CFD · laboratory attack · lab attack
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— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
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Use of sophisticated signal recovery equipment in a laboratory environment to recover information from data storage media. Source: NIST SP 800-88 Rev 1 (adapted) Rationale: Term is no longer used in revised version of NIST SP 800-88.
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Laboratory Attack (c.f.d.). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/laboratory-attack-c-f-d
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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