Question 10

Wipe tool is an effective technique to sanitize data on a hard drive for repurposing.

Using a wipe tool allows for the complete erasure of data on a hard drive, ensuring that sensitive information is permanently removed while making the hard drive suitable for future use.

A) Degaussing

Degaussing is a method that involves using a powerful magnet to disrupt the magnetic fields on a hard drive, effectively erasing data. However, this method renders the hard drive unusable afterwards, making it unsuitable for repurposing.

B) Drive shredder

A drive shredder physically destroys the hard drive, ensuring that data cannot be recovered. While this method guarantees data destruction, it also destroys the hard drive itself, preventing any possibility of repurposing.

C) Retention platform

A retention platform is used for storing data securely, rather than for sanitizing it. This option does not address the need for data sanitization and would not allow for the hard drive to be repurposed.

D) Wipe tool

A wipe tool securely overwrites data on a hard drive multiple times, effectively sanitizing it while maintaining the functionality of the drive. This method enables the hard drive to be reused safely without the risk of data recovery.

Conclusion

The wipe tool is the only option that effectively sanitizes data while allowing for the hard drive to be repurposed, making it the correct choice. Other options, such as degaussing, drive shredding, and retention platforms either destroy the drive or do not fulfill the purpose of data sanitization, thus failing to meet the criteria of the question.