In Reply to: RE: Not true: most are thrown away before they die -t posted by Tony Lauck on November 21, 2014 at 17:11:45:
On Mac, FileVault 2 encrypts all data on disk on the fly as you create new files and folders. If you lose your laptop and someone removes the disk in an attempt to mount and retrieve data, it's darn near impossible for even a somewhat technically savvy thief.
Additonally, every Mac for as many years as I can remember has a 'secure erase' feature built into the standard 'Disk Utility'.
Securely Erase Your Disk. Note the different levels of Secure Erase
US DOE Compliant Erase
US DOD Compliant Erase
Tony compliant best practice for Disk Erase:
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Follow Ups
- You can encrypt the contents, then securely erase when it's time.... - AbeCollins 23:04:37 11/21/14 (5)
- RE: You can encrypt the contents, then securely erase when it's time.... - Tony Lauck 07:37:29 11/22/14 (4)
- RE: You can encrypt the contents, then securely erase when it's time.... - AbeCollins 09:38:54 11/22/14 (3)
- RE: You can encrypt the contents, then securely erase when it's time.... - Tony Lauck 11:17:28 11/22/14 (2)
- RE: You can encrypt the contents, then securely erase when it's time.... - AbeCollins 09:30:29 11/24/14 (0)
- RE: You can encrypt the contents, then securely erase when it's time.... - fmak 08:45:55 11/24/14 (0)