ISC2 CISSP Exam - Topic 3 Question 94 Discussion

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Question #: 94
Topic #: 3

A company is enrolled in a hard drive reuse program where decommissioned equipment is sold back to the vendor when it is no longer needed. The vendor pays more money for functioning drives than equipment that is no longer operational. Which method of data sanitization would provide the most secure means of preventing unauthorized data loss, while also receiving the most money from the vendor?

APinning

BSingle-pass wipe

CDegaussing

DMulti-pass wipes

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Graham

7 months ago

Pinning sounds risky, not sure about that method.

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Evan

8 months ago

Wait, can you really get more money with a wipe?

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Jenelle

8 months ago

Degaussing destroys the drive, so no money back.

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Salley

8 months ago

I disagree, single-pass wipe is usually enough.

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Nelida

8 months ago

Multi-pass wipes are the best for security!

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Ozell

9 months ago

I feel like pinning is more about securing data rather than sanitizing it. I’m leaning towards multi-pass wipes, but I’m not completely confident.

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Stephaine

9 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think a single-pass wipe might be enough for some vendors, but I wonder if they would pay as much for those drives.

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Dean

9 months ago

I think degaussing is really effective for data destruction, but it completely destroys the drive, right? So that wouldn't work for getting money back.

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Glory

9 months ago

I remember discussing that multi-pass wipes are often considered more secure, but I'm not sure if they would affect the drive's functionality for resale.

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Rosendo

9 months ago

I'm confident I can solve this. I'll need to consider the vendor's requirements and choose the most secure method that still allows for the highest payout.

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Carissa

9 months ago

This is a good question. I'll need to weigh the options and choose the method that provides the most secure data sanitization while maximizing the vendor payout.

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King

9 months ago

Okay, I think I've got a strategy here. I'll need to balance security with the vendor's requirements.

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Cory

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this. I'll have to review the different data sanitization methods and their pros and cons.

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Stephen

9 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the trade-off between data security and getting the most money from the vendor.

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Jenelle

9 months ago

I've seen questions like this before. Based on the volume of data, I'd say the XXL instance is probably the safest bet to ensure reliable ingestion and processing.

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Harris

10 months ago

I think the system.content.maximumFileSizeLimit property sets a limit on the file sizes, but I'm not sure if it's just for REST API.

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Tiffiny

1 year ago

Degaussing, huh? That's like using a nuclear bomb to kill a fly. Sure, it gets the job done, but you might end up with a few extra holes in the wall. I'd stick with the single-pass wipe - it's the Goldilocks of data sanitization.

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Aileen

1 year ago

Multi-pass wipes might be overkill, single-pass wipe is more efficient.

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Cory

1 year ago

I agree, degaussing seems a bit extreme for this situation.

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Nichelle

1 year ago

Single-pass wipe is definitely the way to go. It's just right.

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Cory

1 year ago

Hmm, I'm feeling a bit like a secret agent trying to outsmart the vendor. Multi-pass wipes are the way to go - it's like a spy-worthy data sanitization technique. Plus, who doesn't love a good challenge?

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Tarra

1 year ago

Pinning? That's like trying to plug a hole in a boat with a toothpick. Single-pass wipe is where it's at - quick, easy, and you still get a good amount from the vendor. It's a win-win!

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Miesha

1 year ago

Degaussing might be secure, but it's not practical for getting the most money back from the vendor. Single-pass wipe is the way to go.

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Zachary

1 year ago

I agree, single-pass wipe is the best option for data sanitization in this case. It's quick and effective.

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Moira

1 year ago

Single-pass wipe is definitely the way to go. It's efficient and you still get a good return from the vendor.

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Jacquline

1 year ago

I'm all about that multi-pass wipe action. It's like a deep clean for your data - you can't be too careful when it comes to preventing unauthorized access. The vendor might not pay as much, but at least you'll have peace of mind.

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Freida

1 year ago

User 4: Degaussing is the way to go, it completely erases all data and ensures security.

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Rima

1 year ago

User 3: I prefer single-pass wipe, it's quicker and still effective.

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Aracelis

1 year ago

User 2: I agree, you can never be too careful with sensitive data.

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Vesta

1 year ago

User 1: I always go for multi-pass wipes, it's the most secure option.

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Dona

1 year ago

Degaussing is the way to go! It's like wiping the slate clean and making the data disappear completely. Plus, the vendor will be none the wiser and you'll get top dollar for those drives.

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Nicholle

1 year ago

Single-pass wipe is quick, but degaussing is the most secure method. You'll get the most money from the vendor for sure.

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Catalina

1 year ago

Multi-pass wipes might be secure, but degaussing is foolproof. It's the way to go for maximum security and profit.

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Mireya

1 year ago

I agree, with degaussing there's no chance of any data being recovered. Plus, you'll get more money from the vendor for functioning drives.

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Ardella

1 year ago

Degaussing is definitely the best option. It completely erases all data from the drives.

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Santos

1 year ago

But wouldn't degaussing be more effective in preventing unauthorized data loss? It destroys the magnetic field of the drive.

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Julio

1 year ago

I agree with Leota, multi-pass wipes would provide the most secure means of data sanitization.

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Leota

1 year ago

I think the best method would be multi-pass wipes, as it ensures data is completely erased.

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