• Dahle 41334 CleanTEC High Security Shredder – Level 6
• Dahle 41434 CleanTEC High Security Shredder – Level 6

Both shredders meet NSA/CSS Spec 02-01 for document destruction.

So if you’re in the market for an NSA approved shredder with a filter that collects shred dust particles, be sure to check out the Dahle shredders listed above.

For a full list of NSA approved shredders that Mono Machines offers, check out our website.

The Mono Machines listing of the Evaluated Products List (EPL 02-01) was updated on October 29, 2010 (NSA/CSS EPL-02-01-AB).  The latest EPL has a listing of high security shredders that have been evaluated by the National Security Agency (NSA).  All meet the performance requirements of NSA/CSS Specification 02-01-ab,

See attached for most up to date NSA/CSS EPL 02-01-ab list.

Recommended NSA High Security Shredders:

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SEM 244/4 NSA Shredder

SEM 266/4 NSA Shredder

As the federal government’s workplace solutions expert, GSA is exploring new ways to create a more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable government for the American people,” said GSA Administrator Martha N. Johnson.  “This includes incorporating innovative and collaborative technologies like virtual meeting centers to create seamless connections around the world.  Availability of virtual meeting technology will help launch our government to the next level of productivity.

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Miami, FL (PRWEB) June 18, 2010 — 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. Nominations for The American Technology Awards “The Termans” are vetted by industry experts and technology companies. These awards have been named after Frederick Terman, who is widely credited as being the father of Silicon Valley.

Proton’s goal is to stay on the cutting edge of technology to help protect the data of consumers, organizations and government agencies. “It is a real honor to be nominated for this Tech America award. With the increasing number of data breaches there is an obvious need for quality data security solutions. This nomination is a testament to the fact that our company is positioned to offer the best data sanitization and data destruction solutions to any organization that has confidential and/or sensitive data. Our goal is to stay on the cutting edge of technology to help protect the data of consumers, organizations and state and federal government agencies,” said Proton’s CEO John Lobo.
“We had a lot of nominations for these prestigious awards, and we congratulate Proton Data Security for rising to the finalist ranks,” said David C. Thomas, TechAmerica’s executive vice president, commercial development. “TechAmerica Foundation is excited to highlight Proton Data Security as it continues to influence technology development throughout the rest of the world.”

The American Technology Awards will be presented for each of the inclusive segments of the technology industry: Aerospace and Defense; Clean Tech/Green Tech/Smart Grid; Cloud Computing/Software as a Service; Computers and Peripherals; Consumer Electronics; Cyber Security and Authentication; Electronic Components; Internet Services; Measurement and Control Instruments; Medical Devices; Server & Storage Technology; Software; Technology Consulting; Technology Services; and Telecommunications.

The winners will be announced at TechAmerica Foundation’s Eighth Annual Technology and Government Dinner which has been a premier Washington, D.C. networking event bringing hundreds of industry, congressional and government leaders together at one venue to celebrate the partnership between industry and government.

For more information, please visit www.techamericafoundation.org/thetermans.

About Proton Data Security
Proton Data Security, a certified minority business enterprise, specializes in data security and manufactures degaussers and declassification systems. Proton’s mission is to produce and distribute data destruction products that provide commercial and government businesses with the ability to be compliant with numerous global legislative mandates and best practice data security standards, in an environmentally responsible manner. Since 1987, Proton’s degausser and declassifier products have been tested and have received compliance certification from the US Department of Defense (DoD) and meet or exceed standards for electronic data destruction. Countless government agencies, IT security companies, hospitals, banks and educational institutions currently use Proton’s products.
To learn more about Proton Data Security and its products, services and authorized resellers, visit
www.protondata.com or email a request to info(at)protondata(dot)com.

About TechAmerica Foundation
TechAmerica Foundation educates industry executives, policy makers and opinion leaders on the promise of technological innovation to advance prosperity, security and the general welfare. Launched in 2009, the foundation is a 501c(3) non-profit, non-partisan affiliate of TechAmerica, the leading voice and resource for the U.S. technology industry. It disseminates award-winning industry, policy and market research covering topics such as U.S. competitiveness in a global economy, innovation in government, and other areas of national interest. The foundation also organizes conferences and seminars to explore pertinent issues with government and industry representatives and to share the foundation’s findings. Learn more about TechAmerica Foundation at www.techamericafoundation.org.

Kobra 400 HS6 Combi High Security Shredder - NSA Approved 02-01 / 04-02

This is huge for the document and media destruction industry.  The Kobra 400 HS6 Combi Shredder is one of a kind…the only shredder that shreds paper and optical media (CDs/DVDs) at a level 6 (meets both NSA Specs 02-01 and 04-02).

The Kobra 400 HS6 is on the latest EPL listings – NSA/CSS EPL 02-01 and NSA/CSS EPL 04-02

For more info on Paper Shredders:

Wikipedia – Paper Shredder – HS6 Size

Click below to see different brands of NSA Approved Level 6 Shredders:

Olympia High Security Shredders

HSM High Security Shredders

Fellowes High Security Shredders

Kobra High Security Shredders

www.gsaprice.com

The Evaluated Products List (EPL 02-01) by Mono Machines 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 by NSA or the U.S. Government.
See attached for the Mono Machines’s listing of the NSA/CSS EPL 02-01 list.

High Security Shredders

Recommended NSA High Security Shredders:

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SEM 244/4 NSA Shredder

SEM 266/4 NSA Shredder

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 decided on your Security needs and whether or not you need a High Security Shredder you need.  Regarding size, keep a few things in mind – actual size of the machine (how big is the paper shredder?)  and also how big is the shred bin?

For the size, make sure the shredder you are looking to acquire will fit the area or location you plan on having the shredder.  The worst thing that can happen is you get a paper shredder and then it doesn’t fit where you want it too.

With regards with the shred bin size, think about how often you will need to or want to empty the shredder bin.  Strip-Cut Shredders and Cross-Cut Shredders require more emptying (trash duty) than high security shredders (Level 5 [HS5 or High Security Level 5] and Level 6 [HS6 or High Security Level 6 or NSA Approved or DOD Approved].   This is because high security shredders shred the paper into smaller particles.

For more info on HS6 Security – What is an HS6 High Security 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…”

Wikipedia – Paper Shredder – HS6 Size

“Shredders range in size and price from small and inexpensive units meant for a few pages, to large units used by commercial shredding services that costs hundreds of thousands of dollars and can shred millions of documents an hour.”

Click below to see different brands of NSA Approved Level 6 Shredders:

Olympia High Security Shredders

HSM High Security Shredders

Fellowes High Security Shredders

Kobra High Security Shredders

www.gsaprice.com

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.

Security – Security needs is the number 1 factor when deciding what High Security Shredder you need. For example, there are 2 levels of high security shredders – Level 5 (HS5 or High Security Level 5) and Level 6 (HS6 or High Security Level 6 or NSA Approved or DOD Approved). Level 5 was the old NSA Approved standard and has been replaced by the Level 6 High Security Standard. Most government agencies go with level 6 as this is now the approved standard by the NSA and DOD. You will often hear the terms Top Secret Shredder, NSA Approved Shredder or DOD Approved Shredder when you bring up a level 6 high security shredder. Level 5 is used very little now that the level 6 high security standard has been released. Level 6 is definitely the recommended security level for any government agency, especially if top secret documents are involved.

For more info on HS6 Security – What is an HS6 High Security 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…”

Wikipedia – Paper Shredder – HS6 Size

“CSS 02-01 = 1 × 5 mm required for all U.S. government classified document destruction”

Click below to see different brands of NSA Approved Level 6 Shredders:

Olympia High Security Shredders

HSM High Security Shredders

Fellowes High Security Shredders

Kobra High Security Shredders

www.gsaprice.com

Alternative paper shredder names for HS6 shredders include the following:

NSA High Security Shredder, NSA Approved Shredder, DOD Approved Shredder, GSA Approved Shredder, or just plainly as High Security Shredder

Wikipedia – Paper Shredder – HS6 Size

“CSS 02-01 = 1 × 5 mm required for all U.S. government classified document destruction”

Click below to see different brands of NSA Approved Level 6 Shredders:

Olympia High Security Shredders

HSM High Security Shredders

Fellowes High Security Shredders

Kobra High Security Shredders

www.gsaprice.com

NSA Approved Shredder, DOD Approved Shredder, GSA Approved Shredder, HS6 Shredder, NSA High Security Shredder

Wikipedia – Paper Shredder

“Level 6 = 0.8 x 4 mm particles (Top Secret or Classified) (unofficial extension of the DIN 32757-1 standard)”

Click below to see different brands of NSA Approved Level 6 Shredders:

Dahle High Security Shredders

HSM High Security Shredders

SEM High Security Shredders

Kobra High Security Shredders

www.gsaprice.com