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Re: Hard Drive eraser recommendation


From: John Morrison <john.morrison101 () googlemail com>
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2009 08:45:46 +0100

Use an EMP generator?

2009/9/30 Ansgar Wiechers <bugtraq () planetcobalt net>:
On 2009-10-01 Keith Lee wrote:
How about using the script from here?
It encrypts the HDD with a random key string using truecrypt and then
wipe the HDD using DoD standard (scrub)
You can use the script here and remastersys ubuntu into a bootable iso
which you can burn into a CD.

http://milo2012.wordpress.com/2009/09/27/securely-wiping-hdd/

There's absolutely no point in wasting entropy on something that can be
achieved just as well with a single pass of zeroes.

Regards
Ansgar Wiechers
--
"All vulnerabilities deserve a public fear period prior to patches
becoming available."
--Jason Coombs on Bugtraq

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Securing Apache Web Server with thawte Digital Certificate
In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate.  We look at how SSL works, how 
it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, purchase, 
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highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital certificates.

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