M-Sweep Pro Data Eliminator

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What is it?

M-Sweep Pro is a remarkable security product developed primarily for use on notebook computers that contain trade secrets and other forms of sensitive computer data. It also has application both with desktop computers and in the safe exchange of data via floppy diskettes and Iomega Zip Disks. That is particularly important for lawyers, accountants and financial advisors who are entrusted with confidential client information. The software also has significant value for corporate and government executives whose outdated notebook and desktop computers may be reassigned or surplused ---- a common practice. The reason is this: many government agencies and corporations rely upon the simple reformat of computer hard disk drives to eliminate data on computers that are discarded or donated to charity. When only that is done, the data is easily recoverable through computer forensic or simple data recovery processes. The bottom line: reformat of a hard disk drive provides essentially no level of security. This program and its uses are described in Computer Forensics, Incident Response Essentials by Warren G. Kruse II and Jay G. Heiser, Cyber Crime Investigator's Field Guide by Bruce Middleton, and Computer Forensics, Computer Crime Scene Investigation by John R. Vacca.

Why is it important?

Today's computers were designed primarily for speed and convenience. Security was not part of the design. As a result, sensitive information "leaks" into file slack, the Windows swap file and unallocated (erased) file space, all without the knowledge of the computer user. Such information can unknowingly be transferred to others. In the case of lawyers, they may inadvertently compromise attorney-client information through the exchange of word processing files and floppy diskettes to clients, other professional or worse, opposing counsel. In the case of corporate executives, insider information and trade secrets may unintentionally be compromised through the transfer of notebook computers or through the disposition of corporate computers. Be assured that such data can easily be recovered. We know, because as computer forensics experts, we are asked to verify or recover that kind of data every day. But these problems don't have to exist and they can easily be overcome through the use of M-Sweep Pro software.

How does it work?

This software is used to repeatedly overwrite ambient computer data storage areas. These obscure data storage areas are usually unknown to most computer users and they are a potent source of computer security risks. The software was designed to deal with all Microsoft Windows-based operating systems because most notebook computers rely upon these popular operating systems and M-Sweep Pro has been optimized for speed and to deal with large hard disk drives. It is compatible with DOS, Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. The current version of the program is faster than the original M-Sweep program which was only compatible with DOS, Windows 95 and Windows 98 computer systems.

M-Sweep Pro is far superior to any similar products that run under Windows, Windows NT and DOS. This is because M-Sweep Pro was designed, tested and written by world class experts in the field of computer forensics. This powerful security software also meets US government requirements for the secure deletion of computer data and it deals with threats associated with shadow data concepts. Although the program automatically validates the secure elimination of computer data, classified government agencies can also certify the data elimination processes through the use of NTI's GetSlack and GetFree computer forensic tools as a means of cross-validation.

Who can, and can't, get M-Sweep Pro?

This unique security software is the most effective product available. Unfortunately this software can be used to eliminate evidence of criminal violations and terrorist activities. For that reason, NTI restricts the sale of the product to Fortune 1000 corporations, government agencies, pre-qualified law firms, pre-qualified accounting firms, hospitals and pre-qualified law enforcement agencies. Unlike some of our competitors, we continue to restrict the sale of all of our security and computer forensics software utilities. In the wrong hands, such software can be used to further criminal acts and intelligence gathering efforts against US government agencies and US-based corporations. NTI does not sell its products to the general public. There are companies with publicly available products that claim to provide the same security benefits. Fortunately, they are not as effective as M-Sweep Pro. If you qualify to use this tool, you literally can't afford not to have it.

M-Sweep Pro - Primary Uses:

The program is used to securely eliminate all traces of data from file slack, the Windows swap file and unallocated (erased) file space.

It is used by lawyers and law enforcement agencies to eliminate the potential disclosure of sensitive information when data is exchanged in the legal discovery process.

It is used by lawyers, accountants and corporate executives to eliminate confidential client and trade secret data from portable notebook computers that are easily stolen or compromised from a security standpoint.

It is used by law enforcement computer crime specialists to eliminate the potentials of data bleeding from one case to another in the processing of computer evidence.

It is used for notebook computer security when trade secrets are involved. Remember, these portable computers are easily stolen and can be accessed covertly when they are unattended.

It is used to eliminate ambient data on floppy diskettes and Iomega Zip Disks that are exchanged with others. You can avoid sharing more information than you intend with others.

It is used to securely scrub computer hard disk drives when computers are transferred from one employee or division to another. The reformat of the hard disk drive leaves the data behind for easy recovery. M-Sweep Pro eliminates the secrets but does not affect the function of applications licensed for use on the computer.

M-Sweep Pro - Program Features and Benefits:

DOS-based for efficiency, ease of operation and speed. Windows-based security programs are incapable of scrubbing all ambient data storage areas. We should know because we are computer forensics experts.

No Software Dongle! - We know that software dongles get in the way and they restrict your ability to process several computers at the same time. That is why NTI does not use software dongles and our licensing of this software allows you to process multiple computers at the same time. NTI's goal is to make your life easier and this software was designed with ease of use in mind.

Works on DOS-based, Windows-based and NTFS-based operating systems.

Compact program size easily fits on a floppy diskette with other forensic software utilities.

Conforms to and exceeds the Government Standard set forth in DoD 5220.22-M. Can overwrite ambient data areas 9 times. (Each pass involves 3 separate writes followed by a verify pass.) This helps eliminate the potentials for the recovery of Shadow Data.

Creates documentation of the data elimination and validation processes. This helps classified government agencies certify the data elimination process.

Can be operated automatically on a computer hard disk as a batch process.

The user can specify one or more logical drives prior to operation.

M-Sweep Pro is more powerful than the original M-Sweep program and it deals with large hard disk drives. If you have the original program, an upgrade can be obtained for a nominal upgrade fee.

The current release is Version 4.11 and the GSA Product Number is MS4.11. U. S. Government clients should click here for information about GSA purchases.

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