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Submitted by yuriko_h· Mar 5, 2026Asset Security
Question
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate technique for destroying magnetic platter style hard disk drives (HDD) containing data with a "HIGH" security categorization?
Options
- ADrill through the device and platters.
- BMechanically shred the entire HDD.
- CRemove the control electronics.
- DHP iProcess the HDD through a degaussing device.
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#data destruction#HDD destruction#physical security#data sanitization