Question 51 · 229 in bank
Which of the following is the BEST method of data sanitization when there is a need to balance the destruction of data and the ability to recycle IT assets?
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Answer: C
Explanation
C: Cryptographic Erasure Cryptographic erasure involves encrypting data and then securely deleting the encryption key, rendering the data inaccessible and effectively unreadable. This method allows IT assets, such as hard drives or storage devices, to be reused or recycled since the physical medium is not destroyed. It's a balance between ensuring the data cannot be recovered and maintaining the integrity of the IT asset for potential reuse. Other methods like degaussing or factory reset might not ensure complete data sanitization, and simple data deletion does not prevent data from being recovered with specialized tools.
Source: Adapted from community discussion — Ahbey_911