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Updates December 18, 2014
https://csrc.nist.gov/news/2014/released-sp-800-88-revision-1,-guidelines-for-medi

Special Publication 800-88 Revision 1, Guidelines for Media Sanitization, has been approved as final. Media sanitization refers to a process that renders access to target data on the media infeasible for a given level of effort.

Presentations April 30, 2015
https://csrc.nist.gov/presentations/2015/nist-sp-800-88-rev-1-guidelines-for-media-saniti

Type: Presentation

Updates July 21, 2025
https://csrc.nist.gov/news/2025/guidelines-for-media-sanitization-draft-sp-800-88r

The initial public draft (ipd) of NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-88r2 (Revision 2), Guidelines for Media Sanitization. The public comment period is open through August 29, 2025.

Publications ITL Bulletin (Final) February 5, 2015
https://csrc.nist.gov/pubs/itlb/2015/02/nist-special-publication-80088-revision-1-guidelin/final

Abstract: NIST has published an updated version of Special Publication (SP) 800-88, Guidelines for Media Sanitization. SP 800-88 Revision 1 provides guidance to assist organizations and system owners in making practical sanitization decisions based on the categorization of confidentiality of their information...

Updates September 26, 2025
https://csrc.nist.gov/news/2025/guidelines-for-media-sanitization-rev-2

NIST has released Special Publication (SP) 800-88r2 (Revision 2), Guidelines for Media Sanitization.

Publications SP 800-88 (Final) (Withdrawn) September 1, 2006

https://csrc.nist.gov/pubs/sp/800/88/upd1/final

Abstract: Information systems capture, process, and store information using a wide variety of media. This information is located not only on the intended storage media but also on devices used to create, process, or transmit this information. These media may require special disposition in order to mitigate th...

Updates September 6, 2012
https://csrc.nist.gov/news/2012/nist-csd-released-draft-guidelines-to-media-saniti

NIST announces the release of Draft Special Publication 800-88 Revision 1, Guidelines for Media Sanitization for public review and comment. SP 800-88 discussed methods, techniques and best practices for the sanitization of target data on different media types and risk ...

Project Pages https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/risk-management/about-rmf/implement-step

At A Glance Purpose: Implement the controls in the security and privacy plans for the system and organization Outcomes: controls specified in security and privacy plans implemented security and privacy plans updated to reflect controls as implemented Resources for Implementers RMF Quick Start Guide (QSG): Implement Step FAQs Security Configuration Settings Multiple Supporting NIST Publications include templates Examples include: SP 800-88, Guidelines for Media Sanitization, SP 800-34 Revision 1, Contingency Planning Guide for Federal Information...

Events April 30, 2015
https://csrc.nist.gov/events/2015/federal-computer-security-managers-forum-april-2

Presentations & Speakers at a Glance: Overview of SP 800-88, Revision 1, Guidelines for Media Sanitization, Andy Regenscheid, NIST. NOTE: FORUM MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO ONLY FEDERAL/STATE EMPLOYEES, HIGHER EDUCATION EMPLOYEES, AND THEIR DESIGNATED SUPPORT CONTRACTORS. REGISTRANTS MUST USE A .GOV, .EDU, OR .MIL ADDRESS FOR SIGN-UP. SUPPORT CONTRACTORS MUST INDICATE THE AGENCY OR ORGANIZATION THEY SUPPORT. The Federal Computer Security Program Managers Forum (the "Forum") is an informal group sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to promote the sharing...

Publications SP 800-88 Rev. 2 (Final) September 26, 2025
https://csrc.nist.gov/pubs/sp/800/88/r2/final

Abstract: Media sanitization refers to a process that renders access to target data on the media infeasible for a given level of effort. This guide will assist organizations and system owners in setting up a media sanitization program with proper and applicable techniques and controls for sanitization and dis...

Publications SP 800-88 Rev. 1 (Final) (Withdrawn) December 17, 2014

https://csrc.nist.gov/pubs/sp/800/88/r1/final

Abstract: Media sanitization refers to a process that renders access to target data on the media infeasible for a given level of effort. This guide will assist organizations and system owners in making practical sanitization decisions based on the categorization of confidentiality of their information.

Publications SP 800-88 (Final) (Withdrawn) August 31, 2006

https://csrc.nist.gov/pubs/sp/800/88/final

Abstract: Information systems capture, process, and store information using a wide variety of media. This information is located not only on the intended storage media but also on devices used to create, process, or transmit this information. These media may require special disposition in order to mitigate th...