‘NSA Approved - High Security’ Archives
Proton Data Security Recognized by TechAmerica Foundation for American Technology Awards
Proton Data Security has been named a finalist in the Computers and Peripherals category for the American Technology Awards, which bestows the only “Best Of” awards that recognize all technology products and services for the technology industry. Proton Data Security specializes in data security and manufactures degaussers and declassification [...]
Kobra 400 HS6 Combi NSA High Security Shredder Meets NSA/CSS 02-01 and NSA/CSS 04-02
The NSA approved the Kobra 400 HS6 Combi High Security Shredder on March 29, 2010. The Kobra Combi paper shredder meets NSA/CSS Spec 02-01 for document destruction and also meets NSA/CSS Spec 04-02 for optical media destruction. This is huge for the document and media destruction industry. The Kobra 400 HS6 Combi Shredder is one of a [...]
NSA/CSS EPL 02-01 – High Security Shredders
The Evaluated Products List (EPL 02-01) contains a listing of high security crosscut paper shredders that have been evaluated by the National Security Agency (NSA) or its designee and meet the performance requirements of NSA/CSS Specification 02-01, High Security Crosscut Paper Shredders. Inclusion of a product in the EPL is not an endorsement [...]
What is the Best High Security Paper Shredder – Part 2?
In this series I will be going through the different characteristics or specs to keep in mind when considering which paper shedder is the "best" high security paper shredder for your needs. Below you will find Part 2 (Paper Shredder Size) of "What is the Best High Security Paper Shredder? Size - Size is something to consider after you have [...]
What is the Best High Security Paper Shredder – Part 1?
Well, that is a difficult question to answer. The truth is that there are a lot of "Best" high security paper shredders on the market. It really depends on the user's needs. Please look for a series of articles to come regarding this topic. Below you will find Part 1 of "What is the Best High Security Paper Shredder? In this series I will [...]
What is an HS6 High Security Shredder?
An HS6 paper shredder is just an abbreviated version of a High Security Level 6 paper shredder. An HS6 shredder is approved by the NSA for the destruction of top secret documentation. Simply put, an HS6 shredder shreds paper into dust - looks like a pile of sand almost. Alternative paper shredder names for HS6 shredders include the [...]
What is a Level 6 Shredder?
A level 6 paper shredder is a paper shredder that has been approved by the NSA for the destruction of top secret documentation. Other names for a level 6 shredder include the following: NSA Approved Shredder, DOD Approved Shredder, GSA Approved Shredder, HS6 Shredder, NSA High Security Shredder Wikipedia - Paper Shredder "Level 6 = 0.8 x [...]
What are GSA Approved Shredders?
GSA Approved Shredders are better known as level 6 high security shredders. They are also referred to as NSA Approved Shredders or DOD Approved Shredders. About GSA "GSA provides workplaces by constructing, managing, and preserving government buildings and by leasing and managing commercial real estate. GSA's acquisition solutions offer [...]
What is a DOD Approved Shredder?
To start, DOD stands for Department of Defense which includes many agencies, including the Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force, amongst others. A DOD Approved paper shredder is really the same thing as an NSA approved shredder. See this post for more info. The NSA decides what shredders meet their requirements and at this time the DOD follows [...]
