Hard drive eraser

Kroll Ontrack has released Degausser DG.02, a hardware eraser capable of eliminating the risk of uncontrolled spread of sensitive information stored on hard drives.

By applying a strong magnetic field, the degausser can erase media in 4 s for a typical hard drive. The erasing is assisted by a bank of sealed lead-acid batteries, which provide the power required.

All information recorded on the unit, including calibration and servo information, is destroyed.

The device is suitable for defective drives and removable media, including tapes, diskettes, ZIP drives and cassettes. It requires minimum maintenance and has a built-in quality control.