NIST 800-88 Guidelines for Media Sanitization

Published:
Policies, Guidelines, Plans and Toolkits
Author(s) and Contributors:
Author(s): Matthew Scholl Richard Kissel Steven Skolochenko Xing Li
Source(s) and Collection(s):
Sources(s): Higher Education Information Security Council (HEISC)
ParentTopics:
Data Security

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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