Mobile Device Sanitization Method

A Mobile Device Sanitization Method is a device-specific sanitization method that addresses smartphones, tablets, and other portable computing devices.

• AKA: Smartphone Sanitization Method, Tablet Sanitization Method, Portable Device Erasure Method, Mobile Data Wiping Method.
• Context:
  • It can typically combine Factory Reset with cryptographic key destruction for comprehensive sanitization.
  • It can typically address Multiple Storage Areas including internal storage, SD cards, and SIM cards.
  • It can often require Account Disassociation from cloud services and device management platforms.
  • It can often face challenges from Wear Leveling in flash storage and data persistence in app caches.
  • It can range from being a Consumer Mobile Device Sanitization to being an Enterprise Mobile Device Sanitization, depending on its device management context.
  • It can range from being a Android Device Sanitization to being an iOS Device Sanitization, depending on its operating system platform.
  • It can range from being a Local Mobile Device Sanitization to being a Remote Mobile Device Sanitization, depending on its execution method.
  • It can range from being a Basic Mobile Device Sanitization to being a Forensic-Grade Mobile Device Sanitization, depending on its security level.
  • It can integrate with Mobile Device Management Systems for remote wipe capability.
  • It can support BYOD Programs through secure device retirement.
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• Examples:
  • Mobile Device Sanitization Techniques, such as:
    • Factory Reset with Encryption for consumer devices.
    • MDM Remote Wipe for enterprise-managed devices.
    • Cryptographic Erase for encrypted devices.
  • Platform-Specific Methods, such as:
    • iOS Erase All Content and Settings for Apple devices.
    • Android Factory Data Reset for Android devices.
    • Windows Phone Reset for Windows mobile devices.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Desktop Computer Sanitization, which lacks mobile-specific considerations.
  • Server Sanitization Method, which addresses enterprise infrastructure.
  • IoT Device Sanitization, which handles embedded systems.
• See: Media Sanitization Process, Mobile Device Management, NIST SP 800-88 Guideline, Factory Reset Process, Cryptographic Erase Technique, BYOD Security, Data Privacy Regulation.

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