Services
In House Data Destruction
At Phiston Technologies, our mission is simple:
We specialize in providing cutting-edge hard drive destroyers, hard drive crushers, and comprehensive destruction systems that meet the highest level of NIST SP 800-88 (National Institute of Standards and Technology) and DIN 66399 (Deutsches Institut für Normung) standards.
Whether you need to destroy a few hard drives or require high-volume destruction capabilities, our products deliver unmatched performance and reliability. From compact and portable hard drive crushers to data center disintegrators that can handle laptops and switches, our solutions are designed to meet your unique data destruction needs.
Many factors go into deciding which destruction solution is right for you.
Types of Media: Do you have traditional hard drives, or do you have solid state drives? Do you have a mix of both? Do you have any optical media such as CDs/DVDs? Do you have any laptops or switches? Do you have any of the newer enterprise HDDs, such as HAMR or MAMR that cannot be degaussed?
Volume: How much media are you planning to destroy? Do you only have a few hundred a month, or do you have upwards of thousands every month?
Level of Destruction Needed: Depending on your industry and what type of data you are storing, you may be subject to different destruction standards. Is 10mm debris acceptable, or do you need the highest level of destruction to ensure media particles are less than 2mm?
Power Requirements: What power requirements can your office, organization, or data center provide? Depending on the limitations, this may steer you towards a particular solution.
Security Requirements: What are your physical security requirements for chain of custody documentation, validation, and reporting?
SLA: Do you have a defined set of SLAs for the destruction of media? Are you forced to store un-sanitized devices onsite for extended periods of time?
Mobility: Do you have a process for transporting secure media to be destroyed? Will your destruction solution be stationary, or do you need it to be mobile?
Check out our products page below to see which solution is right for you.
Mobile Destruction
Is your office or data center cluttered with old hard drives that are no longer in use? If so, it’s important to understand that these devices can pose a significant security risk if not properly disposed of. Simply erasing or formatting the drives is not sufficient, as sophisticated techniques can retrieve sensitive information.
At Phiston Technologies, we understand the importance of secure data destruction and the risks associated with improper disposal of electronic devices. That’s why we offer state-of-the-art mobile destruction services to ensure your confidential data remains safe and secure. Our services are designed to meet your specific needs, providing on-site convenience and peace of mind.
We understand the importance of secure ITAD practices. Your end-of-life data needs to be destroyed securely to ensure the data is 100% unrecoverable. No other commercial mobile destruction units shred to DIN 66399 standards, which is the highest level for secure data sanitization.
For this reason, from the moment your sensitive data is entrusted to us to its complete destruction, our mobile destruction service provides an unbroken chain of custody, verified by our CCTV surveillance. Our commitment extends to environmental responsibility through our zero landfill program, where we collaborate with industry-leading e-recyclers to ensure that all resulting materials are repurposed.
Don’t let your company become the next headline – trust our secure mobile destruction service to safely and efficiently destroy your electronic devices, protecting you from legal penalties and data breaches like Morgan Stanley’s recent $35 million fine for failure to safeguard customer data.
Custom Solutions
At Phiston Technologies, we internally employ passionate research and design staff along with top-notch engineers that continue to produce innovative technologies for destroying data storage media.
We understand that every business has unique data destruction needs. That’s why we specialize in creating custom solutions tailored to your specific requirements. Our experienced team works closely with you to assess your data destruction goals, compliance obligations, and operational constraints, helping you determine the right solution that meets your needs.
With our expertise and comprehensive range of data destruction technologies and services, we have the flexibility to address various data storage media, including hard drives, solid-state drives (SSDs), tapes, and more. Whether you require on-site destruction, off-site services, or a combination of both, we can design a solution that fits seamlessly into your workflow and ensures the highest level of security.
We understand that compliance is a critical concern for businesses in various industries. Our team stays up-to-date with the latest regulatory requirements and industry best practices, ensuring that the recommended solution aligns with relevant standards such as NIST, HIPAA, GDPR, and more.
Don’t settle for a one-size-fits-all approach to data destruction. We can be your trusted partner in designing a customized solution that meets your unique needs. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how our expertise and tailored approach can deliver the right data destruction solution for your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
To further understand data-destruction services, business owners typically ask the following questions:
What Are the Best Methods for Destroying SSDs and HDDs Securely?
The best methods for destroying SSDs and HDDs securely involve physical destruction, whether through crushing or disintegrating the devices. Software clearing methods are often insufficient, as “removed” data can still be accessed by tech-savvy malicious actors. For instance, SSDs keep track of where data was stored, and old data can remain for an extended period. Old copies of data can still be present in memory cells even if you can’t directly access them.
Physical destruction ensures SSDs and HDDs are crushed or mechanically shredded, preventing anyone from retrieving or reconstructing your data. It is also the best way to comply with government data destruction laws. In addition, HDDs can benefit from degaussing. Degaussing uses a strong magnetic field to render the structure unusable.
What Are the Best High-Volume Data Destruction Machines?
The best high-volume data destruction machines include those provided by Phiston Technologies. Some of these machines include:
- MediaDice® All Media Disintegrator A2: This disintegrator is the first and only destruction device that disintegrates all media types to 2 mm. It has a built-in magnetic separator and features multistage shredding and separation technology.
- MediaDice® Combo Disintegrator: This disintegrator specifically has designated slots for SSDs and HDDs and is one of the most capable shredders in the market. It can transform over 1,000 HDDs into 20 mm strips in less than an hour. You can also set up access permissions, so only authorized personnel can use the equipment.
How to Request a Quote for High-Volume Data Destruction Equipment?
You can request a quote for high-volume data destruction equipment from companies by contacting them directly. For instance, you can contact Phiston Technologies by:
- Filling out our online form.
- Emailing us at info@phiston.com.
- Calling us at 786-983-5259.
Our machines are available across 59 countries, while you can opt for our data destruction services across the U.S. and Europe.
What Are My Options for Buying NSA-Compliant Media Destruction Machines?
Your options for buying media destruction machines compliant with the National Security Agency (NSA)’s requirements include:
- MediaVise® Compact HDD Destroyer: This portable solution mangles and destroys HDDs’ magnetic data storage platters, controllers and read heads using 20 tons of destructive forces in less than 30 seconds. Because of its compact size, it’s ideal for any business, whether you aim to place it in your office or data center.
- MediaVise® Rackmount HDD Destroyer: This destruction machine is the first commercially available HDD destroyer that you can install in a server rack, specifically designed for data-center deployments. It crushes and demolishes every inch of the HDD, ensuring all data storage surfaces are sanitized.
Phiston Technologies also offers other products compliant with other standards and requirements.
Ship Your Drives to Us
We understand it may not be the right time to invest in a data destruction solution. That’s why we offer a convenient and secure solution for those who are still deciding whether to purchase our devices.
With our drive destruction service, you can simply send us your hard drives, and our expert team will handle the secure destruction process for you. We prioritize the highest standards of security and compliance, ensuring that your sensitive data is handled with the utmost care.
Once we receive your hard drives, our state-of-the-art data destruction machines will securely destroy the drives, leaving no possibility of data recovery. We employ cutting-edge technologies and industry-proven methodologies to guarantee the irreversible destruction of your data.
To provide you with peace of mind and documented proof of destruction, we issue a certificate of destruction. This certificate serves as tangible evidence that your data has been securely and permanently destroyed by our professional team.
In addition to the certificate, we go a step further by offering video validation of the destruction process. We record the entire destruction procedure, giving you visual evidence of the thoroughness and effectiveness of our data destruction methods.
We strive to ensure that your data destruction needs are met, whether through the purchase of our machines or our reliable drive destruction service. Trust us with your data security, and let our expertise and dedication to excellence provide you with a seamless and secure solution.
Contact us today to explore how we can assist you in safeguarding your sensitive information.