Defined term
Destroy (hardware/software/data)
Destroy (hardware/software/data): A method of sanitization that renders Target Data recovery infeasible using state of the art laboratory techniques and…
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A method of sanitization that renders Target Data recovery infeasible using state of the art laboratory techniques and results in the subsequent inability to use the media for storage of data.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
Permanently, completely, and irreparably damage a victim’s physical or virtual computer or information system(s), network(s), and/or data stores; for example, system administrators discover permanent unexplained damage to portions of the information system, or system users discover that data or files have been inappropriately corrupted or deleted.
Sources
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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ODNI Cyber Threats to Elections Lexicon
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