Expert insights on data sanitization, compliance, and secure data disposal
Our blog explores the critical world of data sanitization—from understanding compliance standards to implementing cost-effective solutions for your organization. Whether you're an ITAD professional, IT administrator, or compliance officer, you'll find actionable insights and best practices here.
Latest: Native Protocol Sanitization - Learn how NUKM's new update delivers 150-400x faster SSD sanitization using native ATA Secure Erase and NVMe commands. Plus, explore our comprehensive series on data sanitization standards, cost analysis, and best practices.
NUKM's latest update enables native ATA Secure Erase and NVMe Sanitize commands, delivering 150-400x faster SSD sanitization. Learn why software overwrites fail on SSDs and how native protocols complete in seconds what used to take hours.
Read Article →Discover the serious consequences of improper data disposal including real-world breach cases, GDPR/HIPAA fines, and why simple deletion isn't enough. Learn why data sanitization matters in 2025.
Read Article →A comprehensive guide to NIST 800-88, DoD 5220.22-M, and international standards. Learn which standard your organization needs and how to implement it correctly.
Read Article →Break down the hidden costs of Blancco, BitRaser, and WipeOS. See ROI analysis for ITAD companies and discover free alternatives that match commercial features.
Read Article →Learn about 520B/528B proprietary sectors on NetApp and Toshiba drives, why standard tools fail, and how modern solutions handle enterprise storage automatically.
Read Article →Discover why USB NVMe enclosures (RTL9210, RTL9220) cause zero-capacity issues, and learn about the 6-stage recovery process that makes sanitization possible.
Read Article →What to do when drives have bad sectors and traditional dd/shred fails. Learn about ddrescue integration and maintaining compliance despite hardware failures.
Read Article →Explore modern ITAD workflow trends with touchscreen interfaces, mobile deployment scenarios, and automated kiosk sanitization for high-volume operations.
Read Article →Comprehensive comparison: ReclaimNUKM vs. Blancco vs. BitRaser vs. DBAN. Feature-by-feature breakdown, certification analysis, and 3-5 year total cost of ownership.
Read Article →Discover the advantages of Linux for data sanitization including stability, security, enterprise adoption, and integration with existing infrastructure.
Read Article →Learn workflow optimization strategies, auto-zap functionality, compliance documentation, inventory integration, and ROI case studies for ITAD operations.
Coming Jan 2025ReclaimNUKM provides enterprise-grade data sanitization with DoD and NIST compliance—completely free and open source.