A "one-pass" methodology for sensitive data disk wipes
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Handbook of Research on Information Security and Assurance
Publication Date
12-1-2008
Abstract
Hard disk wipes are a crucial component of computing security. However, more often than not, hard drives are not adequately processed before either disposing or reusing them within an environment. When an organization does not follow a standard disk wipe procedure, the opportunity to expose sensitive data occurs. More often than not, most organizations do not wipe drives because of the intense time and resource commitment of a highly-secure seven-pass DOD wipe. However, we posit that our one-pass methodology, verified with a zero checksum, is more than adequate for organizations wishing to protect against the loss of sensitive hard drive data. © 2009, IGI Global.
First Page
193
Last Page
201
DOI
10.4018/978-1-59904-855-0.ch016
Recommended Citation
White, D., & Rea, A. (2008). A "one-pass" methodology for sensitive data disk wipes. Handbook of Research on Information Security and Assurance, 193-201. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-855-0.ch016
ISBN
9781599048550
