Definitions for "Sanitization"
Sanitization permits the reuse of the media on classified ISs operating at another classification level and/or classification category or at an unclassified level.
Eliminating information from an unclassified computer system or medium associated with an unclassified computer system to ensure that information may not be readily recovered from the media or equipment by any known means.
Sanitization is the process of removing sensitive information from a document or other medium, so that it may be distributed to a broader audience. When dealing with classified information, sanitization attempts to reduce the document's classification level, possibly yielding an unclasified document. Originally, the term sanitization was applied to printed documents; it has since been extended to apply to computer media and the problem of data remanence as well.
The process of cleaning brewing equipment.
making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing
Add to glossary: A cleaning procedure that reduces the number of microorganisms on an object to an acceptable public health standard. Also refers to making an object aesthetically pleasing and clean.
The removal of dirt and the inhibition of the action agents that cause infection or disease.