FAQs
A: Ziperase’s permanent data erasure process overwrites data with a series of 0s and 1s to make it unreadable and irretrievable, even by forensic methods. Overwriting processes vary in terms of the number of passes and erasure patterns used based on different storage media devices. This method ensures total secure erasure without destroying the device or drive so it can be sold, reused, or recycled safely, extending the asset lifecycle and reducing costs.
A: Formatting devices and deleting files leaves sensitive data vulnerable to DIY software and forensic methods of data recovery. The legal and financial risks of data leakage are serious for any business, as well as causing irreparable harm to brand image. Ziperase software ensures complete erasure while keeping you compliant with data privacy guidelines.
A: Yes. Ziperase is ADISA certified. ADISA is an evidence-based certification body and independent forensic laboratory that provides data sanitization product validation services.
A: Yes. Each verified erasure provides a digitally signed, tamper-proof data erasure certificate. PDF and CSV documents with detailed system information are generated and these can be customized to your needs for convenient consolidation of reports. See an example certificate here.
A: Yes. Device Link erases MacBook, Mac Pro, Mac Mini, Mac Studio, and even game consoles like the Xbox.
A: Yes. All Ziperase products can be downloaded and taken on site and do not require an internet connection to process the erasure. USB Erase is a self-contained erasure solution that only requires a USB for full erasure and reporting, no internet connection required.
A: No. Ziperase solutions don’t require any hardware keys or dongles to license the software. Ziperase uses software codes/keys to add licenses to software.
A: Yes. Ziperase offers turnkey solutions that have everything packaged into one simple solution: software, licensing, configuration, and reporting. USB Erase requires nothing more than a USB to simultaneously erase multiple devices.
A: Ziperase is priced based on usage. There is a small cost per device or hard drive erased. The higher volume of usage for a customer, the lower cost per device. Get a quote and free demo for a secure erasure solution that will save you time and money.
A: No. Ziperase works on Intel-based PCs and servers, MacBook, Mac Pro, Mac Mini, Mac Studio, loose drives, and game consoles like the Xbox.
A: Yes. Fill in this form for a demo and free trial of the Ziperase product you need.
A: Ziperase uses these multiple pass erasure patterns to ensure forensically secure erasure:
- VSITR 7-pass
- CESG CPA 3-pass
- GOST-R-50739-95 1-pass
- GOST-R-50739-95 2-pass
- Gutmann Method 35- pass
- Standard Overwrite 1-pass
- NAVSO P-5239-26 MFM 3-pass
- NAVSO P-5239-26 RLL 3- pass
- NIST 800-88-r1 Purge
- NIST 800-88-r1 Purge or Clear
- DoD 5520.22-M (E) 3- pass
- DoD 5520.22-M (ECE) 7- pass
- CESG CPA 3-pass
- HMG IAS 5 Lower 1-pass
- HMG IAS 5 Lower 3-pass (new manual)
- US Army AR-380-19 3- pass
A: Each verified erasure provides a tamper-proof data erasure certificate showing:
- Document ID
- System Hardware
- Storage Device
- Erasure Results
- S.M.A.R.T parameters
- Customisable information to suit your auditing and information collection processes
A: Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T) is a monitoring system that reports on various attributes of the state of a given drive. It anticipates impending hardware failures, making it easy to detect faulty hard drives early on in the erasure or refurbishment process.
A: Yes, reporting is totally customizable to suit your existing processes and extra fields are easily added to collect extra information. From batch names to sorting drives based on power-on hours, Ziperase software does what you need. See an example certificate here.
A: Erasure reports can easily be saved in PDF, CSV and JSON formats.
A: Ziperase provides onsite data destruction solutions for ITADs, OEMs, data centers, SMEs, the healthcare sector, enterprise IT asset managers, and IT recycling and asset disposal vendors.
A: Yes. Ziperase software erases all types of SSDs completely and securely using multiple pass erasure patterns and supporting NIST Purge 800-88.
A: Yes. Ziperase erases all available storage areas of hybrid hard drive storage devices.
A: Yes. Ziperase erases all detected hard drive storage devices. As long as connection is good and the host computer can see and detect the hard drive, then the Ziperase solution can erase.
A: Yes. Command Center supports customizing the ISO and pre-configuring all major settings to automate your wiping process.
A: Yes, Ziperase erases HPA, DCO, and remapped sectors of hard drives.
A: Ziperase is privately owned by data erasure experts who wanted to create a modern software platform with a forward-thinking support strategy focused on meeting customers’ needs. The owners are active managers in the company.
A: Ziperase is headquartered in Austin, Texas with additional engineering in the United Kingdom