Jetico Updated BCWipe Total WipeOut HDD Wipe Software

Jetico, Inc. Oy, developer of data wiping software, announced an update of BCWipe Total WipeOut.

Addressing concerns of meeting the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) HDD wipe requirements, the new version of the software allows users to erase HDD data and follow the guidelines in a single click. The update also supports the ‘User Data Erase’ command, which ensures that data wiping meets the NIST Purge requirements for SSDs and NVMe drives.

“The NIST guidelines for media sanitization are widely accepted and followed internationally, but they are rather lengthy and can be overwhelming for businesses to unpack,” explains Hannaleena Pojanluoma, CEO, Jetico. “After careful examination of the guideline’s recommendations, Jetico’s team used their 20+ years of experience in data protection to turn BCWipe Total WipeOut into a one-click solution that makes following the NIST guidelines easier and more accessible for clients.”

Users of BCWipe Total WipeOut can choose to erase data with a preconfigured wiping policy that follows the NIST SP 800-88 Guidelines for Media Sanitization requirements.

Preconfigured wiping policy includes:

• Implementation of hardware-level erasure techniques such as NVMe User Data Erase, which is particularly useful for meeting the NIST regulations for purging data.
• Verification step to provide confirmation that data erasure has been successfully completed.
• Notification system that informs whether the wiping process results in a Clear or Purge level of sanitization.
• Tamper-proof wiping reports for auditing purposes.

In addition to automated adherence to NIST guidelines in one click, this update to BCWipe Total WipeOut includes:

• Wi-Fi support
  Users now have the ability to remotely wipe devices via Wi-Fi connection, allowing for added flexibility and convenience. This feature is particularly useful for managing the latest-gen of laptops and tablets that don’t include built-in Ethernet ports.

• SMART status
  BCWipe Total WipeOut now includes the ability to check the SMART status. This feature gives users the option to review the status of the drive, including details about its lifespan and degradation, which can be useful for proactive maintenance and data protection.

• Enhanced wiping reports
  Wiping reports now include comprehensive data about hardware modules installed in the system, unique IDs and version numbers. These additions will be useful to IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) professionals and corporations for inventory management purposes. Furthermore, information about hardware diagnostic tests and SMART data analysis can now be included in reports. A simple checkbox system gives users flexibility to adjust these options to best suit their needs.

For over 20 years, BCWipe Total WipeOut has been trusted by top security organizations to erase the contents of traditional HDD, SSD and SSHD (Solid-State Hybrid Drives). Since 2016, firm’s data wiping solution has been certified by ADISA.