Data Shredder (also known as CBL Data Shredder) is a data destruction utility designed to securely erase a hard disk or digital storage device, completely removing the data and making it unrecoverable. The software utilizes the Gutmann method of destroying data rather than other means of data destruction (such as: ATA secure erase, crypto-shredding, degaussing, physical destruction). While Data Shredder is a mature release (2007), due to its effectiveness and ease of use the software utility was still listed as a Top Key Player in the Data Destruction market by Business Investor 24 in June 2018.
Video CBL Data Shredder
Wiping standards
Maps CBL Data Shredder
International Data Destruction and Demand
Widespread need for secure data destruction meant that language-variants of the program needed to be developed to support demand. Coverage of the product in countries like Germany and Singapore led to excessive downloading. A large increase in electronic waste due to high quantities of old computers being thrown out as garbage in dumps and landfills made security of data stored on hard drives a bigger concern of the general public. Data destruction became a part of regular service offerings from the company as press coverage highlighted the step in the data recovery process.
See also
- Data remanence
- Computer recycling
- CBL Data Recovery
References
External links
- CBL Data Recovery: CBL Data Shredder
Source of article : Wikipedia