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NIST 800-171 R-3.7.3

Sanitize Equipment Removed for Maintenance

Official citation: 3.7.3

Class: core · Severity: high

Statement of the obligation — verify against source

3.7.3

What it means

Before equipment leaves for off-site maintenance, sanitize it of any CUI. This applies to all off-site maintenance of any component, performed by any party, under warranty, contract, or in-house agreements.

Educational reference only — not legal advice. Consult a qualified assessor or attorney for binding compliance determinations.