Erasure: The process of permanently removing data from a storage medium, making it irrecoverable. This is an important measure in safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized access, particularly when decommissioning devices or when data is no longer needed. Erasure methods may include overwriting, degaussing, or physical destruction, depending on the sensitivity of the data and the security requirements.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D1: Security Concepts and Practices
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