How does a degausser work?

Jul 3, 2025 7:29:00 AM

When it comes to secure and irreversible data destruction, there are two certified methods: Demagnetization with a degausser Mechanical destruction via shredding Incineration or melting of the device...

Nov 28, 2024 2:54:51 AM

DIN 66399 Standard for Shredder Devices & Services: Clear & Easy

Anyone who has data media destroyed using a shredder, or plans to purchase a shredder themselves, should carefully study the DIN 66399 standards. Not every shredder, or shredding service provider,...

May 28, 2022 12:00:00 AM

How to Wipe Data from Your Old Phone

Whether you’re due an upgrade or you’ve simply decided that it’s high time you invested in a new smartphone, one thing that you are probably considering is either selling or trading in your old one...

Nov 11, 2020 12:00:00 AM

How Can I Erase Data From SSDs?

A versatile and reliable mass storage device, the Solid-State Drive (SSD) has transitioned from a boutique product to one of mainstream consumer and enterprise use, functioning as a direct...

Oct 19, 2020 12:00:00 AM

How to Destroy End-of-Life-Data Securely.

We have previously discussed the topics of data encryption and data security. Encryption is just one area of data security, and data security rolls up into the broader category of data management....

Mar 17, 2020 12:00:00 AM

Erasure verification: Does my organization need it?

Most organizations have protocols in place for data sanitization at end of life, but how can they be certain that every trace of data is gone? Additionally, regulatory requirements often demand...

Mar 10, 2020 12:00:00 AM

How to Choose an IT Asset Disposal Provider

Whether you are relocating, refreshing your IT estate or heading to the cloud – you will undoubtedly generate redundant IT hardware and as a result, will need to ensure that you erase any residing...

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