5 - 2: Hardware and Data Security

Question 1

Data lifecycle

Answer 1

1) Create 2) Store 3) Use 4) Share 5) Archive 6) Destroy

Question 2

Data destruction

Answer 2

NIST guidelines (800-88): Clearing, Purging, Destroying

Question 3

Data Clearing

Answer 3

Overwrites new data on top of sensitive data

Question 4

Data Purging

Answer 4

More advanced clearing which may involve encrypting and degaussing to damage magnets

Question 5

Data Destruction

Answer 5

Obliterates media

Question 6

Destroying paper

Answer 6

Shredding, Pulping (reused with chemicals for recycling), Burned

Question 7

Physical devices

Answer 7

Keep them encrypted to protect the data

Question 8

USB data blockers

Answer 8

Prevent computers from recognizing removable USB devices

Question 9

Theft protection

Answer 9

Locking cables, safes, vaults, laptop cabinets, identifying tags for return and indicating theft