Episode 142 — Spotlight: Media Sanitization (MP-6)

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Framework: NIST 800-53 Audio Course

Jason Edwards

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This **NIST Special Publication 800-53 Audio Course** is a complete, audio-first learning series designed to make one of the most comprehensive cybersecurity standards both clear and approachable. Through structured, plain-language narration, each episode walks you through the controls, objectives, and principles that form the foundation of modern federal and enterprise security programs. You’ll learn how NIST 800-53 defines safeguards across access control, incident response, risk assessment, system integrity, and continuous monitoring—building both exam readiness and real-world comprehension. The course translates complex regulatory and technical language into straightforward explanations you can absorb on the go. Each lesson defines essential terms, explores real-world implementation scenarios, and reinforces key ideas to ensure lasting understanding. Whether you’re preparing for a certification, managing compliance initiatives, or simply strengthening your cybersecurity foundation, the series helps you connect the “what” and “why” behind every control family. By the end, you’ll have a confident grasp of the **core domains and control structures** within NIST 800-53, a repeatable study rhythm that supports long-term retention, and the clarity to apply these standards effectively in both assessment and operational contexts. Developed by **BareMetalCyber.com**, this course delivers structured, professional insight for learners who want practical understanding of one of the most important cybersecurity frameworks in the world.

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Episode 142 — Spotlight: Media Sanitization (MP-6)

Framework: NIST 800-53 Audio Course

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Episode 142 — Spotlight: Media Sanitization (MP-6)

Media Sanitization (MP-6) ensures that storage media containing sensitive information are properly cleared, purged, or destroyed before reuse or disposal. For exam purposes, understand that MP-6 applies to any medium capable of retaining data—hard drives, flash memory, tapes, optical disks, mobile devices, and even virtual volumes. The control requires methods aligned with data classification and media type, such as degaussing, cryptographic erase, or physical destruction. The objective is to prevent data recovery by unauthorized individuals after media leave organizational control.

Operationally, MP-6 integrates sanitization into asset management workflows. Each item scheduled for reuse or disposal is documented, processed by approved personnel, and verified for successful data removal. Cryptographic erasure techniques are validated through checksum or log reviews. Evidence includes sanitization logs, destruction certificates, chain-of-custody forms, and witness sign-offs. Metrics like number of sanitized assets per period, failure rate of verification checks, and timeliness of sanitization after decommissioning measure control performance. Pitfalls include skipping verification, outsourcing destruction without auditing the provider, or reusing storage devices before clearance. Mastering MP-6 proves the organization’s commitment to data confidentiality throughout the entire asset lifecycle.
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