A company needs to destroy several SSDs that contain sensitive information.
Which of the following methods is BEST suited for the total destruction of the SSDs?
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A. B. C. D.C.
Option A (Overwriting): Overwriting refers to the process of replacing existing data on a storage device with new data. This method is commonly used to securely erase data from hard disk drives (HDDs). However, it may not be as effective for SSDs as the underlying technology used in SSDs makes it difficult to ensure that all data is overwritten. Some residual data may remain in the unallocated space, making it possible for a determined attacker to recover sensitive information.
Option B (Formatting): Formatting is the process of preparing a storage device for use by creating a new file system on it. This process does not securely erase the data on the drive, and it is possible for an attacker to recover sensitive information using data recovery tools.
Option C (Incinerating): Incinerating involves physically destroying the SSDs by subjecting them to high temperatures until they are reduced to ash. This method is effective for total destruction of the SSDs and ensures that the sensitive information they contain cannot be recovered.
Option D (Degaussing): Degaussing involves using a powerful magnetic field to erase data from the SSDs. While this method is effective for erasing data from magnetic storage devices like HDDs, it is not effective for SSDs as they do not store data magnetically.
Therefore, the BEST method suited for total destruction of SSDs that contain sensitive information is Option C (Incinerating).