Security dude says one drive wipe is enough

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[jamesbond007]

Haha, well it may be enough for most people, but my buddy's work has to work with government specs (big insurance company) and I believe they have to wipe their disks a minimum of 8 times.

 

[magreen]

Anyone interested in actual security hires a data disposal service that actually physically shreds the hard disks. The Israeli company I used to work for not only did this, but had their representative stand there and witness their equipment get shredded, to make sure it didn't get "misplaced."

 

[mpilchfamily]

Actually most companies that deal with government information are required to do an 8 systcle write. Then they have to tear the HDD apart and shread the platters. After that the shredings go to a foundery to be melted down and recycled. They make certain the information cannot be recovered.

 

[zerocool84]

Can anybody that works for the CIA tell me how they swipe their drives? I don't mind having to die if you tell me.

 

[jamesbond007]

Originally posted by: zerocool84
Can anybody that works for the CIA tell me how they swipe their drives? I don't mind having to die if you tell me.

I would bet top dollar of either of these two solutions:

1. 1. They store the HDD indefinitely in a large, secure warehouse.
   2. The disks are destroyed in some fashion, as in a grinder of a sort.

 

[frostedflakes]

Kind of OT, but anybody w/knowledge of data security know what is involved in preventing data from being pulled off a drive using NAND flash? Always wondered about this but could never find any good info on it. I'd assume now that flash drives are becoming mainstream, though, the topic will start to get a lot more attention. 🙂

 

[Denithor]

I've seen video somewhere, recently, of someone using a drill press to punch holes in harddrives prior to disposal.

I suppose that would make recovery a bit difficult.