
The Process
Before data can be erased you need to know where all the data is stored, and not just the data written to the storage device by the user. Modern flash storage devices have intelligent controllers that ‘map’ data to specific locations, some of which are not visible to the user.
Cardwave’s secure erase service writes a binary image to each memory location and verifies after each write that the correct value is stored. Changing the file allocation table is not a secure way to erase data and some high-end customers (such as the military) may require multiple patterns (random and fixed) written to and verified against every memory location. This is the only secure way to erase data.
1. Engage
Talk to us about your data erasure requirement and choose the level of service that best meets your requirements.
2. Delivery
Send your device to us or we can arrange to collect it.
3. Scheduling
Once booked in, the data erasure service will be scheduled.
4. Erase Process
The device will be checked and verification certificates will be produced.
5. Completion
Your storage product will be returned to you or destroyed/recycled.
Why Cardwave?
Experts
Leading global brands trust our expertise to provide critical flash memory advice and services.
Experience
Our roots can be traced to long before SSD’s, SD cards and USB flash drives existed.
Leading Facilities
Supporting all data and memory storage devices, with comprehensive reporting capabilities.
Standards
All our production and handling processes are certified to ISO9001-2015 and we are constantly improving and upgrading our systems.