The dangers of dead data
Philip McMichael · Computer Fraud & Security · 2014
At end of service life every PC, laptop and server – as well as many laser printers and copiers – typically contain between one and 20 hard drives loaded with information. The chances are that some of that data is either sensitive or very sensitive, and in the wrong hands – eg, criminals or the hands of a competitor – this can spell trouble. You need to ensure this doesn't get into the wrong hands. Philip McMichael of DiskShred explains the very real risks of failing to fully destroy data and how anyone with a compliance role or responsibility should ensure that the hard disks and SSD solid state disks are properly destroyed under close supervision.