Blancco data erasure
For suitable functioning HDDs and SSDs. The erasure is verified and successful processing produces a digitally signed record.
- Device identification
- Applied erasure method
- Verification result
- Processing date and time
Secure data destruction
Verified erasure or controlled physical destruction
Choose the appropriate processing route for functioning, failed or policy-restricted storage media.
Beyond deletion
Formatting a drive is not evidence of secure sanitisation
Deleting files, reinstalling an operating system or performing an ordinary factory reset may not satisfy an organisation’s disposal policy.
We agree the required outcome before processing and provide the corresponding record.
Physical media destruction
For failed, damaged, unsuitable or policy-restricted storage media processed using a Media Crusher.
- Available media identifier
- Recorded destruction outcome
- On-site or off-site option
- Physical-destruction record
Decision guide
Which method is appropriate?
RequirementData erasurePhysical destruction
Functioning driveTypically suitableAvailable if policy requires
Failed driveMay not be possibleTypically suitable
Preserve device reuseYesNo
EvidenceBlancco erasure recordDestruction record
Chain of custody
Accountability throughout processing
Media remains associated with its available identifier and agreed processing route.
Collection, controlled storage, processing outcome and reporting requirements are established before work begins.
Unsure which destruction route you need?
Tell us about your media and internal policy. We’ll help identify the appropriate processing option.