Why Wipe Hard Drive Space – Better Ways To Do It
As computers become increasingly popular for use in almost every aspect of human endeavor, the question of data security also becomes important. That is, with the rise of computers also comes the rise of digital storage of information, since it is in this digital form that they can be accessed by computers. Digital storage comes in the form of compact discs, flash memory devices, and hard disk drives (which are currently the standard and usually are built into most computer setups).
Now, physically securing the digital storage devices in question is of course an option. However this may not always be possible. For instance, these devices may be in regular use by many different people, and restricting access would just become counterproductive.
Password protection is another option, when talking of digital data security. However, the security afforded by passwords depends upon the strength of the system in use, and also on the passwords used themselves. Passwords that are easier to somehow guess would result in weaker security than passwords which are harder to guess.
There are cases when neither...