What is the NCSP 800-88 Foundation Certificate?

The NCSP 800-88 Foundation Certificate is a 2-day instructor-led course introducing participants to media sanitization concepts, techniques, and governance practices as defined in NIST SP 800-88. It is part of the governed NCSP credential ecosystem aligned to NIST CSF 2.0 and the NIST SP 800-series.

How does this course align with NIST SP 800-88?

The course focuses on the core principles of NIST SP 800-88, including sanitization methods, verification, documentation, disposal processes, and the relationship between SP 800-88, SP 800-53, and NIST CSF 2.0.

Who governs and maintains the NCSP 800-88 Foundation Certificate?

The NIST Cybersecurity Professional (NCSP) framework is a structured, NIST-aligned cybersecurity and digital trust workforce competency framework developed by CySec Professionals Ltd and governed by The Digital Trust Institute (DTI).

Is NCSP 800-88 Foundation considered official NIST training?

NCSP training is not generic NIST training. It is a governed credential ecosystem aligned to NIST CSF 2.0 and the NIST SP 800-series, with formal governance and stewardship by The Digital Trust Institute.

Who is authorised to deliver NCSP 800-88 Foundation training?

Only organisations formally authorised by The Digital Trust Institute may deliver NCSP training or assessments. Unauthorised use of NCSP identifiers is prohibited.

NIST Cybersecurity Professional®
(NCSP®) 800‑88 Foundation Certificate

Learn how to apply NIST SP 800‑88 media sanitization principles to protect sensitive information.

NIST Cybersecurity Professional®

(NCSP®) 800‑88 Foundation Certificate

Course Description

Improper disposal or reuse of media can expose sensitive information. NIST SP 800‑88 provides authoritative guidance for sanitizing media across its lifecycle.

The NCSP® 800‑88 Foundation Certificate is a 2‑day, instructor‑led course introducing participants to the principles and practices of media sanitization as defined in NIST SP 800‑88. This course explains sanitization methods, verification processes, and alignment with NIST CSF 2.0.

Participants learn how to apply foundational sanitization concepts across systems, devices, and operational environments, preparing them for more advanced NCSP® operational security training.

What You Will Learn

Participants gain knowledge of NIST SP 800-88 and how organizations and system owners can develop, implement and maintain a media sanitization program. You will learn:

How NIST SP 800‑88 aligns with NIST CSF 2.0 and supports secure media handling.
The core concepts of media sanitization and lifecycle management.
How to select sanitization methods (clear, purge, destroy).
How to verify sanitization effectiveness.
How to manage media reuse and disposal.
How to integrate sanitization into operational processes.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Media Foundations, Governance & Sanitization Concepts
Module 1: Introduction to NIST SP 800‑88
Module 2: Core Media Sanitization Concepts
Module 3: Governance, Roles & Policy Responsibilities
Module 4: Media Types, Risks & Sanitization Methods

Day 2: Verification, Disposal & Continuous Improvement
Module 5: Sanitization Execution & Verification
Module 6: Media Reuse, Disposal & Documentation
Module 7: Monitoring, Reporting & Operational Metrics
Module 8: Continuous Improvement & Alignment with NIST CSF 2.0

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

Explain how NIST SP 800‑88 supports NIST CSF 2.0 and secure media handling.
Describe sanitization methods and lifecycle concepts.
Apply foundational sanitization practices.
Verify sanitization effectiveness.
Understand reuse and disposal requirements.
Translate NIST SP 800‑88 guidance into actionable media security practices.

Who Should Attend?

Ideal for individuals responsible for the media sanitization programs, applicable techniques and controls for sanitization and secure disposal, including:

IT & Security Operations Staff
Cybersecurity Beginners & Career‑Changers
Asset Management Personnel
Compliance & Audit Teams
Technical Support Staff
Anyone supporting media sanitization activities

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this Foundation‑level course. It is designed as an accessible entry point into NIST‑aligned cybersecurity training.

Participants are provided with:

NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑88 Foundation Certificate courseware including links to further reading and resources.
NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑88 Foundation Certificate, Certificate of Completion.
NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑88 Foundation Certificate digital badge.

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Learn how to apply NIST SP 800‑88 media sanitization principles to protect sensitive information.

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NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑88 Foundation Certificate Learn how to apply NIST SP 800‑88 media sanitization principles to protect sensitive information.