MG Waste Management uses White Canyon Wipe Drive 8.1 overwriting software, which is the only overwriting software in the world to be certified to NIAP Common Criteria EAL 4+ and is the only software approved by the likes of Interpol, Homeland Security, IBM, Microsoft and Cisco. There are a number of overwriting standards which people refer to, however the current recognized UK standard is HMG IS 5 Enhanced, although there are many global equivalents, which can confuse the issue. The only way to permanently destroy data, without physically destroying the hard disk, is by multiple overwriting of the data by generating and recording random characters across the entire surface of the drive, resulting in complete data destruction and resetting of file sizes to zero.
How does MG Waste Management perform secure data destruction? This information can be sent via encrypted email or via Royal mail special delivery. Unique barcode asset number for each item of equipmentĭata erase certification for individual hard drives Make, model and specification of each item of equipment This means we offer several data destruction solutions for all clients.Īs our ethos is to recycle and reuse components or materials where possible, physical destruction is only carried out upon request on faulty drives which cannot be accessed.Ī typical asset report will include the following information as a minimum, although additional information can be added if required. MG Waste management take data destruction and the protection of licence, important software very seriously.Įven if the hard drive breaks down the storage platters inside the drive will still contain information which could be read if repaired. The vulnerability of information stored on PC hard drives and media are a renowned security risk.
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