Anyone that has even a passing familiarity with computers knows that deleting a file doesn’t get rid of it. We’re not just talking about emptying your virtual trash, either; to truly delete your data, you need to go further.
Of course, especially in a business context, deleting data is of sometimes vital importance. When an employee leaves, for example, it is important to wipe their personal data from the system. Similarly, old data that are no longer subject to recordkeeping rules and regulations may need to be expunged in order to prevent a potential security risk.
At the same time, and especially small businesses might not know how to actually go about taking that step. Some online guides suggest downloading hard drive eraser software, which promises better and more thorough results. Unfortunately, even that step may not be enough.
That’s because advanced computer experts can access even deleted files on hard drives, recovering them with potentially devastating results. To make sure that even the last bit of data is reliably gone, you need a physical hard drive eraser.
Reliable data destruction has to be physical. In fact, the National Security Administration (NSA) now strongly recommends the use of physical hard drive crushers and has set forth guidelines on what that looks like. A specific amount of force has to drill into the drive-in just the right spot in order to be successful.
At Phiston, we specialize specifically in hard disk eraser. To learn more about our hard disk eraser, and how it can help you keep your data safe even after you don’t need it anymore, contact us.
