October 29, 2025
Understanding NIST SP 800-88 for Retired Technology
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Slate Peak Asset Recovery
How recognized sanitization guidance supports a consistent, documented process.
A useful framework for media sanitization
NIST SP 800-88 describes Clear, Purge, and Destroy outcomes for different media, reuse goals, and risk levels. The correct choice depends on the device and the organization’s requirements.
Verification is part of the process
A procedure should define the approved tool or method, verification steps, handling of failures, and the evidence retained for reporting.
Write the requirement into the project
Customers should agree on the expected outcome before assets move. Slate Peak can align project workflows and reporting to the customer’s selected standard without overstating certifications.
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Turn the guidance into a secure ITAD plan.
Tell Slate Peak what you are retiring and we’ll help define pickup, data handling, value recovery, recycling, and reporting.
