Data erasure
Secure sanitisation for media intended for reuse, using methods suited to the storage technology.
IT & DATA SERVICES
Disk & Media Destruction
Securely retire storage hardware with documented handling and appropriate sanitisation or destruction methods.
MEDIA SECURITY
Deleting files is not sufficient when devices reach end of life. We help organisations select appropriate erasure or destruction methods, maintain a clear chain of custody and document the outcome.
A CLOSER LOOK
Secure media retirement
Storage media requires a method appropriate to its technology, sensitivity and intended end state.
01 / PLAN
Media identification
HDDs, SSDs and removable storage need different sanitisation or destruction approaches.
02 / PROTECT
Handling and evidence
Asset tracking and documented handover support a defensible disposal process.
01 / SERVICE CAPABILITIES
Degaussing
Magnetic media sanitisation for compatible hard disks and tapes; not appropriate for solid-state storage.
Physical destruction
Shredding, crushing or other physical destruction methods for end-of-life storage media.
Documentation
Chain-of-custody records and relevant certificates to support audits and disposal processes.
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Our approach
From inventory to verified disposition
A clear, practical sequence helps make the work manageable and the outcome easier to document.
Identify the media
Establish the media type, capacity, condition and whether reuse is appropriate.
Choose a suitable method
Match sanitisation or destruction to the technology and data sensitivity.
Record the outcome
Maintain asset references, custody information and disposal evidence.
Choosing the right approach
Magnetic degaussing can be effective for compatible magnetic media, but it does not sanitise SSDs. Secure erasure and physical destruction should be selected according to the device and your requirements.
Discuss your requirements
Tell us what you need and we’ll advise on the next steps.
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