Which SP 800 document is the Guideline for Media Santitization?

• A. Guideline for Media Santitization
• B. Guide to Computer Security log Management
• C. SP 800 94
• D. SP 800-137

Answer: (A)

Media sanitization is formalized in NIST SP 800-88, Guidelines for Media Sanitization. This document provides the official procedures to render data unrecoverable on storage media before disposal, reuse, or transfer. It explains three sanitization methods—clear, purge, and erase—and when each is appropriate based on the media type and the sensitivity of the data. It also covers verification steps to confirm that sanitization succeeded and how to document the process. The other listed documents address different topics—log management, continuous monitoring, or incident handling—so they aren’t the standard reference for how to sanitize media.