Media Management & Degaussing
Certified data erasure and controlled lifecycle management for storage media
Storage media go through a fixed lifecycle in the data centre, from commissioning through use to decommissioning. The final phase is the delicate one: anyone who does not handle or erase data carriers correctly risks data protection breaches, compliance violations and legal consequences.
CND erases storage media in a certified manner via degaussing and manages their lifecycle in a structured way. Afterwards the data is gone for good, and every measure is documented in a traceable and auditable way.
Degaussing is a physical process: the data carrier is exposed to a strong magnetic field that completely and irreversibly erases all stored data. Unlike software-based methods, no recoverable remnants are left.
Our services
As part of our media management and degaussing services, we support among other things with:
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Certified, physically irreversible data erasure by degaussing
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Structured lifecycle management of storage media across all operating phases
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Inventory, classification and tracking of data carriers
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Documentation and certification of all erasure measures for audit purposes
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Coordination of secure disposal after data erasure has been completed
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Support with compliance with data protection requirements
Your benefit
Physically irreversible data erasure: degaussing erases data on magnetic data carriers completely and permanently, with no possibility of recovery.
Legal certainty and auditability: complete documentation and certification of all erasure measures provide solid evidence for authorities, auditors and business partners.
Compliance support: support with compliance with data protection requirements as well as industry-specific rules.
Controlled lifecycle management: structured handling of storage media from inventory through to secure disposal reduces operational risks in the long term.
Relief for internal teams: CND takes over the execution, coordination and documentation of the erasure processes so that internal managers can act with legal certainty.
Typical use cases
Media management and degaussing are frequently used for:
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Decommissioning of servers and storage systems
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Hardware refreshes that replace older data carriers
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Relocation or consolidation of data centre infrastructures
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Regular data protection-compliant disposal of decommissioned storage media
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Preparation for data protection audits and compliance reviews
Why CND
CND implements media management and degaussing to the standard regulated companies demand of their service providers. From taking over the data carriers to confirmation of disposal, the process is controlled, fully documented and legally proven. Our teams work discreetly and in a structured way, because data deserves care even at the end of its lifecycle.