Certified Data Destruction
Your surplus is likely to include items that require certified data destruction therefore we are prepared to protect your company’s interests and your customer’s sensitive information. While we are dedicated to preserving your intellectual property we are also dedicated to the environment. Therefore we offer the first two solutions described below in house. We do not view the third method as sustainable therefore we do not offer shredding, but could deliver certification thru a downstream vendor upon request.
Methods of certified Data Destruction
Data destruction services typically involve one of three methods, including:
- Software wiping is a process that uses a software-based wiping method that completely erases the data from the drive by making three to seven passes. Once complete, the drive’s integrity is retained which allows it to be reused in another capacity or sold.
- Degaussing is a process that involves passing the drives under or through a large, powerful magnet that renders the disc completely unreadable and no longer usable. The data is destroyed and the disc can no longer be accessed.
- Hard drive shredding is the physical act of destroying the hard drives. The drives are placed into an industrial shredder which pulverizes them into tiny pieces.
The DOD 5220.22-M standard is the accepted norm. As a reputable data destruction service, we follow this guideline to ensure compliance with government regulations for media sanitation (NIST 800-88.)