Media disposal specialist grinds data off discs

By Canadian Security  August 20, 2009  

Verity Systems, degausser manufacturers and media disposal specialists, have  announced the addition of the DX-CD2, an optical disc destruction device, to their product portfolio.
 
The DX-CD2 deploys a patented technology that grinds the data layer off of CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs to 250 micron particles.  All data is eliminated completely and permanently and there is no possibility of forensic recovery. Designed with the high-security sector in mind, the DX-CD2 has been evaluated by the NSA and meets the requirements of NSA/CSS Specification 04-02 for optical media destruction. The DX-CD2 offers users a fully auditable, disposal and destruction solution in line with most organizations data security policies.
 
ts lightweight design ensures that it is quiet enough for an office environment and the vacuum collection bag ensures that the unit is clean and environmentally safe as dust is collected for later disposal. Between 90 and 340 discs can be destroyed in one hour.

Verity Systems
www.veritysystems.co.uk