Destroy all personal data securely

The data destruction is a functionality built in Cyric that wipes out all data from a storage device. The basis of this functionality is to verify each part of wiped data. Depending on the chosen destruction method (which will be explained in the following topic), the process will take a set amount of time.

Reasons to destroy your data include various ways of privacy. Think about selling a computer, and you need to be absolutely sure there is no data left from the previous owner. Then, the data destruction functionality is the perfect tool for you.

Cyric Client UI - Data destruction (version 4.2.1)

Fast
The fastest method, which is only available when Secure Erase has been checked. Will also use secure erase only when the device supports it, otherwise will use a single pass with minimal validation.

Balanced
This method has a good balance between speed and safety. Just like Fast; performs a single pass, but with 50% validation of it's data.

Extensive
Using extensive focuses on safety at the cost of the speed. Does three passes and validates all (100%) of it's data.

Paranoid
The most secure method available, performs very slow. Does nine passes and validates all (100%) of it's data.

Some storage devices support the usage of "Secure Erase". This feature can (as the name implies) securely erase all data from a drive. This happens to be substantial faster than a low level format of the drive. If the drive supports it, Cyric will use this feature. If it doesn't, then Cyric will fallback to it's default data destruction method.

1. From the Cyric dashboard, click on the "Data Destruction" module.

2. Select a destruction method.More information about the available destruction methods can be found here.

3. Mark the checkbox to enable secure erase.More information about secure erase can be found here.

4. Enter a optional reference.The reference is a handle that can be used to search for your data destruction report in the Melissan web portal. Make sure you fill in a name or identification code that is relevant to the device. We will explain you how to search for the report at the end of this page.

5. Start the destruction by pressing the button Start destruction.

Using the checkbox at the bottom left you can immediately shut down the device after successful completion. This saves energy and you can immediately see what has already been completed and what is still in progress.

Cyric Client UI - Data destruction (version 4.4.1)

The results can be found on the Melissan web portal.

1. Search the device asset by entering the device's serial number in the Quick Search bar at the upper right corner.

2. Select the matching device.

3. The page that is currently visible shows you a compact history of all Cyric events.

4. Click on the most recent data destruction event to view the results.

For additional information you can consult the Help Center.