Blog And Updates

Common Criteria EAL 2+: Why Is Certification Important

Mar 04, 2020

Certification vs. Compliance There is a significant difference between software claiming to comply with standards and the software tools receiving certifying compliance. We don't believe our customers should have to verify that WipeDrive does what we claim, so we are have received Common Criteria…

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Data Security Policies For Log File Erasure

Jan 10, 2020

Data Security Policies For Effective Log File Erasure Log files are an often-overlooked area when deleting files and records by hand. Many software products and all operating systems have some level of logging taking place in the background. A certified disk wiping software provides removal of…

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Proper Data Cleaning: NIST 800-88

Nov 19, 2019

Proper Data Cleaning For 2020: NIST 800-88 Featured Speaker: Nathan Jones, VP of Sales, WhiteCanyon Software Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Time: 11:00am ET; 8:00am PT - 60 minutes Place: Online Register For years, government agencies have processed their IT assets at the end of life by…

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eReuse Conference, Austin Texas

Oct 25, 2019

WhiteCanyon To Attend The eReuse Conference WhiteCanyon is pleased to annouce we will be attending the eReuse Conference in Austin Texas, Nov. 10th - 13th 2019. Come visit us at our booth anytime during the conference and don't miss our own Nathan Jones, when he presents on "Understanding HDD…

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Data Lifecycle And Where WipeDrive Helps

Oct 11, 2019

Data Lifecycle And Where WipeDrive Helps From creation to destruction, the data lifecycle can expose vulnerabilities at any time. Businesses of all types and sizes are susceptible to data being retrieved or recovered by unwanted parties. This poses risks, including anything from the theft of…

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Elements Of A Data Security Policy

Sep 20, 2019

Elements Of A Data Security Policy The importance of data security is top-of-mind for individuals, businesses, and government organizations alike. While state laws may vary widely, and federal guidelines struggle to keep up with the pace of technology, implementing a sound data security policy that…

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Data Sanitization: Physical Destruction Vs. Software Erasure

Sep 02, 2019

Data Sanitization: Physical Destruction Vs. Software Erasure Your business or personal data hold tremendous value, and effective data destruction is an essential part of protecting your security. Whether you have retired hardware or disposable media to sanitize, there is a solution which will wipe…

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GDPR And U.S. Corporations: How WipeDrive Helps You Be Compliant

Aug 15, 2019

GDPR And U.S. Corporations How WipeDrive Helps You Be Compliant The General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, was passed by the European Union in April 2016 and went into effect on May 25, 2018. It applies to any organization that collect and store personal data, including names, home…

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How To Handle RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) For Drives

Jun 07, 2019

How To Handle RMA For Drives Return merchandise authorization, or RMA, is a process by which a merchant replaces, repairs, or issues a refund for a product while it is under warranty. With hard drives, this presents a particular challenge. Physical failures are hard to prevent and a drive may fail…

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Stages Of Data Vulnerability & Their Risks

Mar 29, 2019

Stages Of Data Vulnerability & Their Risks Protecting your data at every stage of its lifecycle is essential. The latest data destruction software can help lower data leaks, identity theft and other security risks. To help you understand your data vulnerability risk, here are the stages at…

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