1. A process to render access to target data on the media infeasible for a given level of effort. Clear, purge, damage, and destruct are actions that can be taken to sanitize media. See media sanitization. Source: NIST SP 800-88 Rev 1 2. The removal of extraneous or potentially harmful data (e.g., malware) within a file or other information container (e.g., network protocol packet). Source: CNSSI No. 1253F Attachment 3
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1. A process to render access to target data on the media infeasible for a given level of effort. Clear, purge, damage, and destruct are actions that can be taken to sanitize media. See media sanitization. Source: NIST SP 800-88 Rev 1 2. The removal of extraneous or potentially harmful data (e.g., malware) within a file or other information container (e.g., network protocol packet). Source: CNSSI No. 1253F Attachment 3
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Sanitize. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/sanitize
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