Due to how these devices store information, safely disposing of an SSD drive is not as easy as you might expect. So if you need to know what to do with old SSDs, or if you’re considering donating or formatting your solid-state drives, there are several considerations you should keep in mind to ensure the […]
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Did you know that deleting a file or even formatting a storage device is not enough to keep your data safe? In fact, the best method to ensure the information is made irretrievable is to physically destroy a hard drive. If you are looking for a secure data destruction method, this article will help you
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Data destruction is a requirement for any company that collects and stores data from its customers, whether individuals or organizations. This process protects personal and sensitive information from cyberattacks or data breaches. A Certificate of Destruction proves compliance with the law and protects the company from potential legal repercussions. The Importance of a Certificate of
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Quantum Computing and Its Impact on Data Security Many experts believe that quantum computing will eventually become the primary choice over what we would call today’s conventional technologies. Quantum computers, in particular, promise to be applied to several practical problems, including cryptography, artificial intelligence, and even financial modeling. But why is data security so crucial
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ISO 27001 Certification Organizations of all sizes are facing a constant stream of threats. In the last few years alone, millions of users had their information stolen (for example, at Equifax in 2017, where a breach exposed names, social security numbers, and even customer credit cards). The average breach costs a company about $1.6M (IBM
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Introduction The importance of proper data sanitization in the disposal of end-of-life hardware cannot be overstated. It is crucial to employ effective methods for data disposal to protect sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands. “The most common misinterpretation is interchanging the term data sanitization with data erasure/data encryption.” Mistakenly, data encryption and erasure
A study by IDC titled Data Age 2025 predicts worldwide data creation will grow to an enormous 163 zettabytes (ZB) by 2025. That’s ten times the amount of data produced in 2017! The reason behind why we are producing so much more data is the direct result of more devices generating more information. For example,
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Say you’re looking to delete unwanted files on your hard disk to free up storage capacity for its redeployment. Or you want to discard it as it carries redundant or outdated data. Whatever the case, it should be clear that you can’t achieve permanent deletion of confidential files using simple commands like emptying the recycle
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Degaussing is a commonly used method for overwriting data and erasing it. Unlike shredding, disintegration, or melting, degaussing a hard drive won’t physically destroy it. Still, this secure data destruction technology assures sensitive data is erased in seconds and in an environmentally friendly way (as the devices are made easier to recycle). However, degaussers do
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In the digital age, electronic devices, data, and e-waste have become a part of everyday life. With the emergence of cloud storage, everything is on the computer and virtually accessible from anywhere. Cloud storage solutions provide users with a secure, centralized place to store their data, making it more convenient and secure than ever before.
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One thing is certain about our age of technology: Individuals and businesses rely heavily on electronic devices to store and process information. We are talking about computers, tablets, mobile phones… even credit cards. All of these have become essential to our daily lives. Which leads to the question: What happens when these devices need to
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Hard disk drives (or HDDs) and solid state drives (or SSDs) vary considerably in terms of their storage space, mechanisms, lifespan, reliability, and performance. If you need to destroy the data they contain, there are also different techniques you must use. In this article, we will explain how HDDs and SSDs store information and what
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Data destruction, or data erasure, is a way of overwriting data to entirely wipe the contents of a hard disc or digital media. Most data protection standards require businesses and organizations to confirm the information is truly gone so it cannot be used for unauthorized purposes. This is why many companies rely on a data
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Abstract: The stockpiling of HDDs and other data storage devices remains a burden on many organizations. The potential liability and losses from inadvertent disclosures can be devastating to any business. While there are numerous methods for destroying media, the type of destruction depends on the required level of security, resources, and logistics. In many cases,
Why Software Erasure is Never 100% Trustworthy Many software solutions promise to wipe out hard drives, but there’s a general misunderstanding about how these work and what levels of erasure they can truly achieve. For one, data destruction software can never completely destroy information stored in drives. Additionally, this method doesn’t fit NSA/CSS requirements (and
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