NIST 800-88 Guidelines for Media Sanitization

Title:

NIST 800-88 Guidelines for Media Sanitization (ID: CSD5265)

Author(s):

Matthew Scholl (National Institute of Standards and Technology), Richard Kissel (National Institute of Standards and Technology), Steven Skolochenko (National Institute of Standards and Technology) and Xing Li (National Institute of Standards and Technology)

Topics:

Data and Media Sanitization, Data Security

Source:

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Origin:

Higher Education Information Security Council (formerly the Security Task Force) (09/28/2006)

Type:

Plans and Guidelines

Abstract:

This guide will assist organizations and system owners in making practical sanitization decisions based on the level of confidentiality of their information. It does not, and cannot, specifically address all known types of media; however, the described sanitization decision process can be applied universally. It should also be noted that Title 40 USC advises system owners and custodians that excess equipment is "Educationally useful" and "Federal equipment is a vital national resource." Wherever possible, excess equipment and media should be made available to schools and non-profit organizations to the extent permitted by law.

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