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What is Reverse Polarity

May 20, 2020 reverse polarity
What is Reverse Polarity
T-4 REVERSE POLARITY We know that data is stored magnetically on hard disk drives (see Figure 1 ) and that is why degaussing works. But sometimes a magnetic field in one direction may not be strong enough to degauss a high density hard disk and a reverse polarity field is necessary. The T-4 uses patented [...] Read More

How to Wipe Your Hard Drive

January 16, 2019 Data Security wipe hard drives
How to Wipe Your Hard Drive
How to Wipe a Hard Drive.   "Total data destruction and a throughly wiped hard drive, the first time, every time." Ryan Lobo   The idea that physically destroying a hard disk renders data secure is a common fallacy in the business world. Yes, if you shred, drill through or crush a hard disk, an [...] Read More

Data Visualization in 2018

December 17, 2018 Data Security, Data Visualization Awards, data, data security, General Blog, university, vimeo
Data Visualization in 2018

2018 Data Visualization Winners “Data visualization is a general term that describes any effort to help people understand the significance of data by placing it in a visual context. Patterns, trends and correlations that might go undetected in text-based data can be exposed and recognized easier with data visualization software.” Student = Shifting Gears: Visualizing Cycle […]

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What to Do After A Data Leak: 5 Critical Steps

May 8, 2018 Uncategorized
What to Do After A Data Leak: 5 Critical Steps

What to Do After A Data Leak: 5 Critical Steps No matter how many security procedures you follow, a data leak can still happen. Make sure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency with our five key steps. There were almost 1600 data breaches in the United States during 2017. Despite increased security measures, […]

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End-to-end encryption isn’t enough security for ‘real people’

August 31, 2017 Data Security

By Megan Squire, Professor of Computing Sciences, Elon University. The weak spots are at the ends. ThamKC/Shutterstock.com Government officials continue to seek technology companies’ help fighting terrorism and crime. But the most commonly proposed solution would severely limit regular people’s ability to communicate securely online. And it ignores the fact that governments have other ways […]

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Hard Drive Shredders

August 16, 2017 Data Security, hard drive shredders
Hard Drive Shredders
Hard Drive Shredders Hard drive shredders are the difference between erased and totally destroyed.  Let's say you've hired a paper shredding company.  Your staff is excited with the level of security.  You may also have a bunch of old hard drives.  Drives are more of a risk to you than printed material. Drives are very [...] Read More

PDS Crusher Modifications

February 12, 2016 Product Reviews
PDS Crusher Modifications

The PDS crusher series is designed to deliver second-stage high security hard drive destruction in an entirely portable unit. With the variety of add-ons and modifications available, the crushers accomplish this while allowing them to be used in any environment. Here we have a detailed menu of the customizable options available for the PDS-75, PDS-100 […]

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