Data Sanitization

[Kamnab Keo <kkeo () VCU EDU>]

We are trying to get a good feel of what methods other institutions are
using to sanitize electronic storage devices (Hard disk drives, USB flash
drives, CD, DVD, tapes).  We are particularly interested if you are using a
degausser, hard drive bending machine or some other physical destruction
methods (drilling holes in the disk drive, hammers, drive shredder).



One of our primary concerns is implementing a sanitizing process so that we
can verify that data is adequately eliminated.  For example, with a
degaussing machine we would have to connect the disk drive to a computer in
order to verify that it is no longer usable after the degaussing process.
Has anyone experienced a failed degausser?



Your feedback is greatly appreciated



Kamnab Keo
IT Risk Management Analyst
Virginia Commonwealth University

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