Security solutions company Protectstar, makers of Camera Guard Professional for the Mac, have released Data Shredder for iOS 2017, their data shredding solution for iOS devices. Users simply connect their iOS device to their Mac via a sync cable, and run the app, which securely deletes all data and overwrites all used space on the device.
Protectstar claims the app uses data shredding techniques that go beyond international standards set by state and military organizations for secure data deletion. The app is available in two versions, the Professional Edition offers 10 different data shredding methods, completely wiping all free space and overwriting the storage area, to completely shred all of the stored data. Data Shredder Military Edition offers 17 erasing methods in total, while also offering an integrated file explorer.
“When a user deletes personal files such as photos and videos from their device, they may think they’re gone for good. The truth is, they can be recovered using any one of a number of utilities for macOS or Windows. Those files aren’t really gone until that storage space is overwritten using secure deletion algorithms,” says Chris Bohn, CEO of Protectstar. “However, in just three simple steps, Data Shredder can securely overwrite the free space using patented security standards, making it impossible to recover any deleted data.”
Data Shredder Professional Edition Features Include:
* Compatibility with all iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models
* Compatible with all iOS versions
* Securely overwrites all free space
* Completely wipes all data on the device
* Includes 1 year of technical support and free upgrades
* 24/7 support via e-Mail
Data Shredder Military Edition Includes the above features, plus:
* Offers the ability to wipe data from Apple TV units
* Additional military level deletion algorithms
* A 50-cycles wiping method Protectstar(TM) Secure Deletion Algorithm(R)
* An integrated secure file explorer
Protectstar says Data Shredder Professional uses certified deletion algorithms, including: DoD 5220.22-M ECE, Peter Gutmann, DoD 5220.22-M, HMG Infosec No.5, German BSI-2011-VS, US Army AR380-19 and more. Data Shredder Military Edition uses those same algorithms, plus makes use of enhanced military deletion methods like NATO standard, US Navy NAVSO P-5239-26 (MFM & RLL), USAF AFSSI-5020, BSI TL-03423 and CSEC ITSG-06.
Data Shredder for iOS 2017 Professional Edition is $29.90 and is available through the ProtectStar website. Data Shredder for iOS 2017 Military Edition is $49.90. A Windows version will be available January 2017.
We’ll be posting a review of Data Shredder, just as soon as we can give it a try. So, stay tuned!
