Degaussing definition - What is a Degausser?It is a machine used to eliminate data stored on computer and laptop hard drives, floppy disks and magnetic tape, by randomly changing the alignment of magnetic domains on the medium.Degaussing takes its meaning from Johann Gauss (1777-1855) a mathematician who studied and worked on electro-magnetic fields. Data is stored on magnetic media by making very small areas called magnetic domains change their magnetic alignment to be in the direction of an applied magnetic field. This process is effective in a range of industries including video, audio, computer, broadcast and data security.Benefits of Using a Degausser Assurance that all sensitive data has been erased permanently Disposes classified media quickly, safely and in-house Improvement in the quality of output Meets the NSA and CESG requirements for sanitisation of classified information.https://www.veritysystems.com/degaussing-an-introduction/