You can request any method of erasure from these 2 industry standard erasure products. You will receive full data destruction reports whichever option you choose.

Blancco Drive Erasure

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Blancco is the leading provider of data erasure software and mobile diagnostics solutions. Blancco data erasure solutions have been tested, certified, approved and recommended by 15+ governing bodies and leading organizations around the world.

No other data erasure software can boast this level of compliance with the rigorous requirements set by government agencies, legal authorities and independent testing laboratories.

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)

Blancco is certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the UK Government’s National Technical Authority for Information Assurance. The Blancco product exceeded the highest security specifications detailed in the HMG Infosec Standard No: 5.

Blancco’s Methods of Erasure

Air Force System Security Instruction 5020

Originally defined by the United States Air Force, this 2-pass overwrite is completed by verifying the write.

Aperiodic random overwrite/Random

This process overwrites data with a random, instead of static, pattern. Each sector of the drive will contain different data. This process is completed by verifying the write.

Blancco SSD Erasure

Blancco’s multi-phase, proprietary SSD erasure approach utilizes all supported SSD security protocols. This innovative method includes multiple random overwrites, firmware level erasure, freeze lock removal and full verification.

Bruce Schneier’s Algorithm

This 7-step process, presented by security technologist Bruce Schneier, overwrites using 1s, 0s and a stream of random characters.

BSI-2011-VS

This 4-pass system is the original BSI standard defined by the German Federal Office of Information Security.

BSI-GS

Defined by the German Federal Office for Information Security, this process begins by removing hidden drives (HPA/ DCO if existing) and overwriting with aperiodic random data. The next step triggers a firmware based command dependent on the type of drive. The last step is to verify the write.

BSI-GSE

The BSI-GSE adds one extra step to the BSI-GS. After the first overwrite, an additional overwrite with aperiodic random data is added before moving on to the last two steps.

CESG CPA – Higher Level

The UK government’s National Technical Authority for Information Assurance standard is a 3-pass process with a verification after each step.

Cryptographic Erasure (Crypto Erase)

The UK government’s National Technical Authority for Information Assurance standard is a 3-pass process with a verification after each step.This method uses the native command to call a cryptographic erasure, which erases the encryption key. While the encrypted data remains on the storage device itself, it is effectively impossible to decrypt, rendering the data unrecoverable. Because this method uses the native commands as defined by the manufacturer, it is only available if supported by the drive being erased.

DoD 5220.22-M ECE

This method is an extended (7-pass) version of the DoD 5220.22-M. It runs the DoD 5220.22-M twice, with an extra pass (DoD 5220.22-M (C) Standard) sandwiched in between.

Extended Firmware Based Erasure

This Blancco-defined standard adds an overwrite as the first step and then follows the standard Firmware Based Erasure, making this a 3-step process.

Firmware Based Erasure

This Blancco-defined standard is a 2-step process triggers a firmware command that is dependent on the drive type. The last step of the process is to verify the write.

HMG Infosec Standard 5, Higher Standard

Used by the British Government, this 3-pass overwrite adds one additional write. Like the baseline standard, this process is completed by verifying the write.

HMG Infosec Standard 5, Lower Standard

Used by the British Government, this 1-pass overwrite consists of writing a zero and then a random character. This process is completed by verifying the write.

National Computer Security Center (NCSC-TG-025)

Defined by the US National Security Agency, this 3-pass system includes a verification after each pass of 0s, 1s and a random character.

Navy Staff Office Publication (NAVSO P-5239-26)

Published by the US Navy, this 3-pass system uses a specified character (and its complement) and a random character. The process is completed by verifying the write.

NIST 800-88 Clear

The National Institute of Standards and Technology Clear requires the removal of hidden drives (HPA/DCO, if existing). The data is then overwritten and verified.

NIST 800-88 Purge

This method requires the removal of hidden drives (HPA/DCO, if existing). A firmware based command is triggered depending on the type of drive, and the last step is the verify the write.

NSA 130-1

Defined by the National Security Agency, this method uses a 3-pass overwrite: writes a random character, writes another random character and writes a known value. This process is completed by verifying the write.

OPNAVINST 5239.1A

Defined by the US Navy, this process is completed by verifying the write after a 3-pass overwrite—the first a random byte and static overwrite for the last two.

Secure Data Erasure

Price Per Drive : FREE

For every data-containing device we handle, we employ either the manufacturer’s endorsed data erasure software or one of the specialized methods outlined below. This approach guarantees the comprehensive and secure removal of all sensitive information.

Methods of Erasure

Any drives that are faulty or that have failed erasure, are physically destroyed on-site to recognized industry standards and are included within data destruction reports.