.. _file_include_public_anj_compat_crypto_zeroize.h:

File zeroize.h
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Platform-independent API for securely clearing sensitive buffers. 



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Definition (``include_public/anj/compat/crypto/zeroize.h``)
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   program_listing_file_include_public_anj_compat_crypto_zeroize.h.rst



Detailed Description
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This header declares a minimal interface for securely erasing memory contents used to store sensitive data. It defines:

- :ref:`exhale_function_zeroize_8h_1a3103ce727633e831d862161ba578ddfd` - securely overwrite a buffer



The use of this API helps prevent leakage of sensitive information such as cryptographic material or credentials. 




Includes
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- ``anj/init.h`` (:ref:`file_include_public_anj_init.h`)

- ``stddef.h``






Functions
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- :ref:`exhale_function_zeroize_8h_1a3103ce727633e831d862161ba578ddfd`