Data Wiping Software - DBAN
DBAN is free erasure software designed for the home user. It automatically deletes the contents of any hard disk that it can detect. This method prevents identity theft before recycling a computer. DBAN is also a commonly used solution to remove viruses and spyware from Microsoft Windows installations.
DBAN users should be aware of some product limitations, including:
ºNo guarantee of data removal (e.g. DBAN does not detect or securely erase SSDs)
ºNo audit-ready reporting for regulatory compliance
ºLimited hardware support (e.g. no RAID dismantling)
ºNo customer support or regular software updates
