Storage Sanitization - The Right Way to Make Data Go Away

Watch a 52-minute conference talk from the Storage Developer Conference (SDC) 2022 exploring the critical aspects of data disposal and storage sanitization. Learn about the lifecycle management of systems and data, focusing on proper elimination techniques to prevent costly data breaches. Discover the various sanitization methods including clear, purge, and destruct approaches, as outlined in the new IEEE 2883 Standard for Sanitizing Storage. Gain insights into selecting appropriate sanitization methods based on data sensitivity while considering circular business models. Master the fundamentals of sanitization concepts, determine suitable sanitization methods for different disposal scenarios, and understand the associated challenges and implications. Presented by industry experts Eric Hibbard from Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. and John Geldman from Kioxia, the talk provides practical knowledge about storage sanitization requirements, potential pitfalls, and additional protective measures organizations should consider.