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Select the e-shredding algorithm

Introduction

The e-shredding function allows you to securely erase jobs from the system. This prevents unauthorized people from accessing deleted jobs.

You can select one of the following algorithms:

  • [Gutmann].

    All jobs on the system are erased in 35 overwrite passes.

  • [DoD 5220.22-M].

    All jobs on the system are erased in three overwrite passes.

  • [Custom] allows you to define the number of passes manually.

The factory default is [DoD 5220.22-M].

NOTE

Only set the number of overwrite passes to a number higher than 1 if your security policy requires it. An increase of passes can affect the performance.

Procedure

  1. Open the [Security] - [Configuration] tab.
  2. Click on [Edit] in the upper right hand corner of the [E-shredding] section.
  3. Select the preferred method for the [E-shredding algorithm].
  4. Click OK to confirm.