How to erase live server data, without wiping the whole system

24 March 2017 00:00:00 EDT

Securely erasing data is by no means an easy task. Whether it is a single laptop hard drive or multiple drives in a server configuration - just pressing the delete button on a keyboard won´t do the...

20 January 2017 00:00:00 EST

Why you should erase virtual data

Traditionally, getting rid of data from storage media has often been limited to hard drives from old PCs and laptops once they reach the end of their useable lifespan. However, with today’s...

04 September 2015 00:00:00 EDT

Secure Deletion of LUNs of Active High-End Storage Systems Part 1/3

The fact that data erasure is of immense importance for a company’s security has already been explained in several articles here on this blog. No matter whether it is a desktop computer, a manager...

16 January 2015 00:00:00 EST

3 ways to delete data from hard disks permanently

In our last blog, we discussed the importance of being able to securely and permanently erase end-of-life data. Whether you're working for a company that has legal obligations to destroy customers'...

20 May 2014 00:00:00 EDT

Data for Sale: 80% of Second Hand IT Equipment Dealers have it wrong

You've got rid of an old disk drive, computer or mobile phone and you thought all your problems related to your old device disappeared like magic. Well, unfortunately not. All this is not as simple...

03 December 2013 00:00:00 EST

How to securely erase data from SSDs: 4 questions answered

What are the areas of an SSD where the data is stored? SSDs have four main areas where data is stored: System Area blocks (firmware, etc.) are generally stored in the first few blocks, but can be...

26 July 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Organisations donating used devices must remove any data beforehand to avoid security breaches

Consumer desire for the latest and greatest communication devices is creating a boom in the recycling business. Charities are also benefiting from the influx of old equipment being donated for reuse...

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