Data Sanitization Technique

A Data Sanitization Technique is a data security technique that renders data unrecoverable on storage media.

• AKA: Data Wiping Technique, Data Erasure Technique, Secure Deletion Technique, Data Purging Technique, Information Sanitization Technique.
• Context:
  • It can typically target Storage Media Layers including logical layers and physical layers.
  • It can typically meet Data Sanitization Standards such as NIST SP 800-88 guideline.
  • It can typically prevent Data Recovery Attacks through irreversible data transformation.
  • It can often vary by Storage Technology Type and media characteristics.
  • It can often require Sanitization Verification Methods for effectiveness confirmation.
  • It can range from being a Software Data Sanitization Technique to being a Hardware Data Sanitization Technique, depending on its sanitization implementation layer.
  • It can range from being a Quick Data Sanitization Technique to being a Thorough Data Sanitization Technique, depending on its sanitization completeness level.
  • It can range from being a Standardized Data Sanitization Technique to being a Proprietary Data Sanitization Technique, depending on its sanitization protocol type.
  • It can range from being a Non-Destructive Data Sanitization Technique to being a Destructive Data Sanitization Technique, depending on its media preservation status.
  • It can integrate with Storage Management Systems for automated sanitization execution.
  • It can support Compliance Requirements through certifiable sanitization methods.
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• Examples:
  • Data Sanitization Technique Categories, such as:
    • Cryptographic Erase Technique for encryption-based sanitization.
    • Overwrite Technique for pattern-based data replacement.
    • Degaussing Technique for magnetic field disruption.
  • Data Sanitization Technique by Target, such as:
    • File System Sanitization Technique for file-level erasure.
    • Block Device Sanitization Technique for block-level erasure.
    • Memory Sanitization Technique for RAM content clearing.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Data Encryption Technique, which obscures but preserves data content.
  • Data Compression Technique, which reduces but retains data content.
  • Data Masking Technique, which hides but maintains data structure.
• See: Data Security Technique, Storage Security Method, Information Protection Technique, Media Sanitization Process, Data Destruction Process, Security Control Technique, Privacy Protection Method, Compliance Verification Method, IT Security Standard, Risk Mitigation Technique.

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