NIST 800-88 Rev.2: What the Updated Media Sanitization Standard Means for Your Organization

This article explains the updates in NIST Special Publication 800-88 Rev.2 and what they mean for organizations managing data at end-of-life. It outlines key changes to media sanitization methods including clear, purge and destroy while highlighting evolving risks tied to residual data on retired devices. Learn how to align data sanitization policies with current federal guidance to improve security, compliance and operational efficiency.

What this resource covers:

• Updates in NIST Special Publication 800-88 Rev.2
• Changes to clear, purge and destroy sanitization methods
• Risks associated with residual data on retired devices
• Aligning data sanitization policies with federal guidance
• Improving security, compliance and operational efficiency