CompTIA Security+ Certification SY0-601: The Total Course - Wiping Disks with the dd Command Lab

CompTIA Security+ Certification SY0-601: The Total Course - Wiping Disks with the dd Command Lab

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This tutorial demonstrates how to use the Linux DD command to securely wipe a disk partition. It covers listing disk devices, creating and formatting a new partition, mounting it, creating sample files, and finally wiping the partition using the DD command. The tutorial concludes with unmounting the file system and emphasizes the importance of data security.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Explain how to mount a partition in Linux.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What command is used to wipe a disk partition using random data?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What should you do if you receive a message about the target being busy when unmounting?

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