east-tec DisposeSecure

What east-tec DisposeSecure is

east-tec DisposeSecure erases hard drives, selected partitions, and connected external drives before computers are resold, donated, or retired. It runs on Linux and Windows, and its wiping methods are said to meet and exceed the U.S. Department of Defense 5220.22-M disk-sanitizing standard and other military, government, and industrial standards.

DisposeSecure can start from bootable USB, CD, DVD, floppy, or a local network, operating independently of the system on the computer being erased. Its Windows module can erase detected non-system drives and partitions, including USB drives, memory cards, and optical media. Over a local network, it can wipe multiple computers and send erasure reports to a server. Reports can also be saved locally for auditing or recordkeeping. The maker lists a supported hard-drive size of up to 1 TB for bootable disk use. The DisposeSecure Plan covers up to 10 PCs and includes one year of free updates and support. A fully functional 15-day trial is available at no cost or obligation. The company says it has made privacy and security products since the end of 1997; it identifies recyclers, public agencies, healthcare organizations, legal offices, financial institutions, and schools as potential users.

Who it suits

DisposeSecure may suit computer recyclers and organizations that need to erase drives before equipment is resold, donated, or retired. The maker also identifies public agencies, healthcare and legal organizations, financial institutions, and schools as potential users, particularly where erasure records are needed.

Limits

The DisposeSecure Plan covers up to 10 PCs. For bootable disk use, the listed supported hard-drive size is up to 1 TB; the listed plan includes one year of free updates and support.

Getting started

1. Visit the DisposeSecure website.
2. Start the 15-day trial or choose a listed plan.
3. Choose a boot route: USB, CD, DVD, floppy, or local network.
4. For Windows-based erasure, use the Windows module with a supported Windows version and file system.
5. Save erasure reports locally or send them over the network to a server.

Verdict

Consider DisposeSecure if you need bootable or network-based drive erasure with reports for recordkeeping. Check the 10-PC plan limit and the 1 TB bootable-drive ceiling against your intended use; the maker offers a 15-day trial to evaluate the product.