Definition[]
To degauss is to
| “ | [n]eutralize a magnetic field to erase information from a magnetic disk or other storage device. In the field of information technology, degauss has become synonymous with erasing information whether or not the medium is magnetic. In the event the device to be degaussed is not magnetic (e.g. solid state drive, USB storage device), steps other than magnetic degaussing may be required to render the information irretrievable from the device.[1] | ” |
References[]
- ↑ Criminal Justice Information Services Security Policy, Glossary, at A-4.