Zeroizing the System
To zeroize your device, follow the below procedure:
- From the CLI, enter
root@router> request system zeroize Zeroization : Erase all data, including configuration and log files ? [yes,no] (no) yes re0:
- To initiate the zeroization process, type yes at the prompt:
Erase all data, including configuration and log files? [yes, no] (no) yes re0: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- warning: zeroizing re0 ... ...
The entire operation can take considerable time depending on the size of the media, but all Critical Security Parameters (CSPs) are removed within a few seconds. The physical environment must remain secure until the zeroization process is complete.
OpenSSL and Kernel supports the module level zeroization. Zeroization of SSPs (contains both CSPs and Public Security Parameters (PSPs)) happen automatically when the applications such as SSH and TLS exit the module.