Certus complies with leading data sanitization standards such as IEEE 2883-2022 and NIST 800-88, as well as regulations like GDPR. Plus, our certifications and accreditations confirm our commitment to excellence and reliability, recognized by both government agencies and independent organizations.
Secure data erasure is the process of permanently removing data from a storage device so it cannot be recovered. Many common methods, such as deleting files or formatting a drive, do not fully erase data. The information often remains accessible with the right tools. Certified data erasure ensures that all data is permanently erased and that the process is verifiable.
Secure data erasure software removes data using certified methods, such as overwriting for hard drives or built-in secure erase commands for SSDs and NVMe devices. Here’s how the process usually works:
The device is detected and analyzed
Certified erasure method is applied
Data is permanently removed
A certified report is generated
Certus securely erases data from SSDs, HDDs, and NVMe drives using certified methods. Every erasure is performed in line with compliance standards, without adding complexity to your workflow. After each process, a certified, audit-ready report is generated as clear proof. In addition, every erasure can be fully verified, so you can be certain the data is permanently erased.
Securely wiping SSDs requires a different approach. Certus uses proven methods to make sure all data is removed while maintaining device performance and integrity.
For hard drives, secure erasure is achieved through certified overwriting. This ensures complete hard drive erasure, making data permanently unrecoverable.
Wiping NVMe drives requires advanced techniques. Certus offers fast, secure erasure for these drives, so you stay compliant, and your data is fully removed.
Data erasure is more than just a technical step. It affects your security, compliance, and reputation. The wrong solution can leave data behind, cause missing documentation, or lead to failed audits, which can put your organization at risk. With Certus, you get a solution built by data erasure experts. We focus on clarity, reliability, and support, so you can always be sure your data is permanently erased and fully documented.
Organizations in ITAD, refurbishment, enterprise, and government sectors trust Certus to securely erase their data.
No, when you use certified data erasure, your data cannot be recovered with recovery tools.
Certified data erasure software like Certus gives you detailed reports as proof that your data has been erased. These reports are ready for audits and your own records.
You can permanently erase a hard drive by using certified data erasure software that overwrites all data and verifies the result with a certified report.
No. Deleting data only removes access to your files, but the data still stays on the device. Secure erasure makes sure all your data is permanently removed.
In many cases, yes. Regulations require organizations to ensure that data is fully removed before reuse or disposal.
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