sanitize

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CYB-003695",
  "term": "sanitize",
  "field": "Cybersecurity",
  "definition": "1. The removal of extraneous or potentially harmful data (e.g., malware) within a file or other information container (e.g., network protocol packet).\n\n2. The removal of information from the storage device such that data recovery using any known technique or analysis is prevented. Sanitization includes the removal of data from the storage device, as well as the removal of all labels, markings, and activity logs. The method of sanitization varies depending upon the storage device in question, and may include degaussing, incineration, shredding, grinding, embossing, etc.\n\n3. A process to render access to Target Data on the media infeasible for a given level of effort. Clear, Purge, and Destroy are actions that can be taken to sanitize media.\n\n4. Actions taken to render data written on media unrecoverable by ordinary and - for some forms of sanitization - extraordinary means.\n\n5. A process to remove information from media such that data recovery is not possible, including the removal of all classified labels, markings, and activity logs.\n\n6. A process or method to sanitize.\n\n7. To render access to target data on the media infeasible for a given level of effort.\n\n8. Actions taken to render data written on media unrecoverable by both ordinary and, for some forms of sanitization, extraordinary means. Process to remove information from media such that data recovery is not possible.",
  "synonyms": [
    "sanitization"
  ],
  "references": [
    "CNSSI 4009-2022",
    "NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2; NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5",
    "NIST SP 800-171r3",
    "NIST SP 800-88r2",
    "NIST SP 800-172r3",
    "NIST CSRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/sanitize/"
}