Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 384

Which data sanitation method is also commonly referred to as "zeroing"?

Answer options

• A. Overwriting
• B. Nullification
• C. Blanking
• D. Deleting

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Overwriting, because it involves replacing existing data with zeros, effectively sanitizing the data. The other options, such as Nullification, Blanking, and Deleting, do not specifically refer to the process of replacing data with zeros and may not ensure complete data removal.