What happens to data on local servers after migrating to the cloud?

After migration, the local 'ghost' data remains. You must perform a full sanitization of your old on-premise hardware before decommissioning to prevent security leaks.

How do I ensure data is erased from cloud storage after use?

You should follow the cloud provider's API-based deletion protocols and, for highly sensitive data, use client-side encryption so that 'deleting the key' acts as a secondary layer of sanitization.

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Data Erasure During Cloud Migration

Essential data security practices when migrating from on-premise infrastructure to cloud environments.

The Cloud Migration Challenge

When organizations migrate to the cloud, they often overlook the security of legacy on-premise storage devices. These devices may contain years of sensitive data that must be properly sanitized before disposal or redeployment.

D-Secure provides comprehensive solutions for securely erasing data from decommissioned servers, storage arrays, and workstations during cloud migration projects.

Cloud Migration Security Steps

1. Inventory Analysis

Identify all on-premise devices containing sensitive data before migration.

2. Data Classification

Categorize data by sensitivity to determine appropriate erasure methods.

3. Certified Erasure

Apply D-Secure erasure with NIST/IEEE compliant methods.

4. Documentation

Generate certificates for audit trails and compliance verification.

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