I can't remember where I read it, but the securest way to wipe the data is to put random data in each bit, you need to do this numerous time to get to each standard, one standard is 30 another 60 times (not sure the correct amount of times). The reason you use random data is due to the way the bit does not totally lose 0 or 1. This obviously takes a lot longer than 30 to 60 formats. These tools no doubt give you these options, but the securest way is to put magnetic iron filings on the drive, but that is not a definitive way, just a quick way.
Tony. > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bryan Phinney > Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 2:49 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [newbie] tools for partitioning and formatting hard > drive(diatribe alert) > > > On Thursday 05 August 2004 09:22 am, Todd Slater wrote: > > > Wow, this thread turned interesting :). > > The more interesting reading that I have seen on this subject > has been > conjecture over how standards get made and published and > around what people > really know about advanced data recovery. I mean, how do you > really know for > sure what is required to eliminate data unless you actually > test it by trying > to recover it, and who has the money to throw at actually > trying to recover > data using advanced methods just to test your disposal tool. > > Well, short of the government, I suppose and they aren't > likely to publicize > the results or cooperate with anyone by telling them what to > do to remove the > possibility of recovery for that matter. > -- > Bryan Phinney > > > -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Business Computer Projects - Disclaimer -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- This message, and any associated attachment is confidential. If you have received it in error, please delete it from your system, do not use or disclose the information in any way, and notify either the sender or [EMAIL PROTECTED] immediately. The contents of this message may contain personal views which are not necessarily the views of Business Computer Projects Ltd., unless specifically stated. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that emails and their attachments are virus free, it is the responsibility of the recipient(s) to verify the integrity of such emails. Business Computer Projects Ltd BCP House 151 Charles Street Stockport Cheshire SK1 3JY Tel: +44 (0)161 355-3000 Fax: +44 (0)161 355-3001 Web: http://www.bcpsoftware.com
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