Sanitization Glossary

Browse 4 sanitization terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

4 Sanitization Terms

Content Disarm and Reconstruction
Content Disarm and Reconstruction is a content-handling method that removes active elements from files and rebuilds a safe version for delivery. Security teams...
Data Destruction
The deliberate and verifiable elimination of data so it cannot be reconstructed from storage media or systems. Depending on the medium and sensitivity, that...
Data Masking
Data Masking is the replacement or transformation of sensitive values so data can be used without revealing the original content. Security teams use it to...
Data Sanitization
Data Sanitization is the secure removal or destruction of data so it cannot be recovered from media or systems. Security teams use it to enforce trust, reduce...

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