Why Degauss?

Degaussing is used to erase all data, audio and video from magnetic storage media such as hard drives.

It is not sufficient to record over existing media as this method is ineffective and certainly not secure. Degaussing can securely and completely remove data.

Degaussing is a magnetic field created using an alternating field of sufficient intensity to saturate the media. The magnetic field is then slowly withdrawn or reduced and the magnetic media is left in a magnetic neutral state, or erased. Part of the hard drive has a program called a servo, installed on the drive by the manufacturer, which is also erased. Degaussing the servo renders the drive useless.

By incorporating degaussing in the management of your data the security benefits will be substantial and will put paid to the “what if” concerns you might have regarding the leakage of sensitive information.

Degaussing is a process which should be undertaken by all organisations which hold sensitive data and need to have it responsibly destroyed.

Call EOL now to discuss your degaussing needs?