media sanitization

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

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Definition(s):

The actions taken to render data written on media unrecoverable by both ordinary and extraordinary means.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1

A general term referring to the actions taken to render data written on media unrecoverable by both ordinary and extraordinary means.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 under Media Sanitization

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