Media Clearing and Sanitization Security Features Checklist

Core Security Functionality

Overwriting – Magnetic Media

  • Independent Evaluation – Magnetic Media
  • Training – Magnetic Media

Overwriting – Solid Slate Media

  • Verification of Overwrite – Solid State Media

Encryption

  • Independent Evaluation - Encryption
  • Algorithms - Encryption
  • Destruction of Decryption Keys

Degaussing

  • Independent Evaluation – Degaussers
  • Proper use & maintenance - degaussing
  • Physical Deformation

Shredding and Disintegration

  • Independent Evaluation – shredding
  • Particle Filter – shredding
  • Material Separation/ Fractionation Technology

Grinding, Hammer-Milling, Pulverization

  • Independent Evaluation – grinders
  • CD Surface Grinding
  • Completeness of Incineration

Cryptographic Standards

  • CSEC approved algorithms

Assurance Standards

  • FIPS 140-1
  • FIPS 140-2

Usability

  • Training offered by vendor

Scalability

  • Degree of Scalability

Accommodation of Future Technology

  • Accommodation of anticipated advances in technology

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