Ask most people on the street what the difference is between data wiping and data erasure, and you will most likely receive a blank stare or a shoulder roll. But in the world of data security, the differences can be legally significant.
Both data wiping and data erasure are methods that are commonly used to delete data from storage drives such as physical hard drives, solid-state drives, USB drives, and/or memory cards.
Effective March 31st 2023 we will no longer support version 2.4.10 and older. Beginning April 1st, 2023, WipeOS will only support version 2.4.11 and greater. If you are at software version 2.4.11 or greater there is no need to upgrade.
It’s funny that client’s are still requesting a three-pass wipe (DoD wipe) of their hard drives because they believe that a 3-pass wipe must be better than a 1-pass. The thought was that if it was good enough for the Department of Defense, it must be the best solution.
WipeOS leads the industry in customer support! Our team works with yours as a partner to work together to achieve your business goals. We want to be sure you are getting the most out of WipeOS and all of the features it offers.
WipeOS supports clients by providing various NIST-compliant wiping methods and detailed reporting. We are proud of the value we are adding to this industry through integrity and transparent documentation.
WipeOS supports clients by providing various NIST-compliant wiping methods and detailed reporting. We are proud of the value we are adding to this industry through integrity and transparent documentation.
WipeOS recently made it possible to run the device discovery and boot without having to set the device to recovery mode. Simply plug in your device and collect all of the details and get a certificate of data destruction.
WipeOS recently made it possible to run the device discovery and boot without having to set the device to recovery mode. Simply plug in your device and collect all of the details and get a certificate of data destruction.
WipeOS was founded to provide a reliable solution that adds value for technology professionals. We want to ensure data-containing devices are properly wipes, tested, and accounted for. We also want to help our community of successful WipeOS users develop the most reliable and efficient process possible.
WipeOS has been a great tool for restoring all types of tablets and iPads. The process is very similar to that of wiping and inventorying laptops, desktops and servers. Simply connect your device using dockstations or USB hubs and let WipeOS do the rest.
WipeOS was one of the first to unlock the latest M.2 NVMe SSD devices. These Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) is an open, logical-device interface specification for accessing a computer’s non-volatile storage media usually attached via PCI Express bus. These are Solid State storage devices, which do not use the ATA or SAS protocols. They speak directly over PCI, no translation needed. This leads to much higher speeds and bandwidth.
WipeOS supports all of the most common storage devices. Two that we see very often are the SATA and SAS drives.
WipeOS reports all pertinent details of the hard drive before the wipe begins. This can help businesses determine if a drive is being wiped for security and compliance reasons or for reuse and resale.
We recently added the ability to format a drive after it has been wiped. This can be used to add value to the process.
WipeOS is a compliant data erasure software used to permanently erase data from a variety of storage devices. The software follows all standards for media sanitization to help enterprises, governments, ITAD’s & service providers perform permanent data erasure without leaving any traces.
In the past technicians have spent a lot of time manually entering details such as make, model, serial number, CPU, RAM, motherboard, hard drive, ethernet, wifi, keyboard, display, speakers and camera functionality. Now all this can be done electronically.
The team here at WipeOS is determined to make sure we support organizations who strive to have the most efficient and effective solution possible. When it comes to secure data erasure, testing and reporting, there may be a wide variety of devices that get the job done.
As technology changes, it can be hard to keep up with all the various types of data containing devices. WipeOS has helped with a wide variety of storage media.
WipeOS improves the throughput capabilities for your organization. The number of touches are reduced in a number of ways.
Certified data destruction is required in today’s modern age. Making sure data is irrecoverable and completely destroyed is the new standard of compliance. Data destruction, certified by a compliant data erasure software, ensures there are clear records of destruction and that every data containing device is accounted for.
WipeOS has designated a new interface that is not only easy to use but easy to look at. Many of our clients find the intuitive design to be truly user friendly.
We are very optimistic looking towards the future of our industry with the WipeOS team by our side
Now, more than ever, it is necessary to have good record-keeping measures in place as businesses of all sizes are continuously being audited to ensure compliance. Whether it’s for certified data destruction or reporting for third party audits, WipeOS makes it easy
Over the last 6 months we went over best practices and efficiencies for processing IT assets. These tips and tricks are helping ITAD companies all over the world by increasing efficiency. As technology changes so does the process in which we handle it. This information is being shared with the intention to add value to your organization.
Continually customizing your process will ensure you are getting the most out of it. Software tools should be integrated and seamless to ensure data is collected and reported accurately.
Testing the components of IT devices has long been a lengthy troubleshooting procedure. Common steps include opening the device and visually inspecting the hardware. Technicians often have to hunt down failing or faulty parts in order to make repairs. This process can lead to costly bench time and slow down the overall process.
In this edition of tips and tricks for processing IT assets, we will look at the best practices related to wiping loose hard drives and why a modular lab is best
Making sure data is irrecoverable and completely destroyed is the new standard of compliance. Data destruction certified by a compliant data erasure software ensures there are clear records of destruction and that every data containing device is accounted for. This process is often referred to as data sanitization, a system that requires a comprehensive process that utilizes a data erasure software solution.
Many organizations exhaust valuable technician time with manual hardware troubleshooting practices. A network boot solution that tests hardware components is much more effective. These results can significantly reduce testing times by identifying faulty components that can be replaced.
The device discovery process begins by first collecting all the specifications of the known device. This is often done manually by opening the device and visually inspecting the components. Technicians have to move the machine to the …
Testing devices can often take a majority of a technician’s time. Having to remove and test components can be very costly and inefficient. Selling devices with faulty components can lead to costly returns and tarnish a company’s reputation. WipeOS provides device diagnostics that test each component for you.
WipeOS has full support for Ethernet network boot via PXE. No configuration is necessary beyond plugging computers into the WipeOS LAN network for network booting
WipeOS has full support for Ethernet network boot via PXE. No configuration is necessary beyond plugging computers into the WipeOS LAN network for network booting
Tired of paying exorbitant fees for service and customization? Have you been charged for a device that is not keeping up with changing technologies and your growing business?
WipeOS customization provides modifications to the software to meet your individual requirements. As your business evolves, so does WipeOS
With a dedicated WipeOS team, we provide fast and competent support with same-day response times. When a client is requesting something that is time sensitive, we understand that speed of service is one of the biggest factors in good customer service.
Understanding the different types of well-known international wiping standards is a way to make sure that the proper ones are met, depending on your business needs. There are multiple different pass options, which refers to the number of times the data is rewritten, ranging from as few as one pass to as many as 35.
Boot your hardware to WipeOS over your existing network infrastructure. Combine disk wiping, validation, diagnostics, and imaging. Batch account numbers for each unit with WipeOS. We try very hard to streamline the asset processing pipeline and integrate it with your existing workflow.
It is common to wipe a unit’s hard drive and then use our diagnostics feature to test components and prepare the device for sale or redeployment. These diagnostics have been set up to adhere to R2 requirements and help to ensure your organization is in compliance with their guidelines. These results can be pushed to an inventory system for complete integration.
Hardware specification and diagnostic results will be pushed to your inventory or ERP Solutions automatically. Limiting the number of touches in the process and reducing errors often made during manual entry.
WipeOS is always improving. Our powerful solution now features a diagnostics function. Users are able now to run diagnostics to check the health of the components of their machines.
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