Organizations across various sectors use NIST Special Publication 800-88 (SP 800-88) for media sanitization guidelines due to its comprehensive approach to securely erasing sensitive data and preventing unauthorized access. NIST SP 800-88 was originally developed for U.S. federal agencies under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) but is now used by healthcare organizations, financial institutions, educational institutions, private sector companies, and international organizations. By adopting NIST SP 800-88 guidelines, these organizations enhance their data security posture while ensuring compliance with both national and international standards. Below is a handy infographic detailing the guidelines for the three categories of NIST Media sanitization: Clear, Purge, and Destroy.   To learn more about the NIST 800-88 standard, please read our blog about NIST 800-88 here.