Data Security & Recovery Prevention From a Windows 10 SSD
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Data Security & Recovery Prevention From a Windows 10 SSD
Hi Guys,
I'll try to be as brief as possible.
Previous Setting:
Device: Dell Vostro 3550
OS: Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)
Storage: HDD
Data Recovery Prevention: File Shredder programme.
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Current Setting:
Device: Dell Vostro 3550
OS: Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)
Storage: Samsung EVO 860 SSD (TRIM enabled)
Question:
How should I ensure my deleted data and files cannot be recovered by some data recovery softwares?
I understand that one should not shred or secure delete files in an SSD as it will shorten its life span, which is why I took the advice from a forum to encrypt my MacBook Pro with an SSD instead of shredding or secure deleting data and files. I am wondering what is the best way to prevent data recovery from my Windows 10 SSD (the main objective) now.
Any advice / suggestions?
Regards,
Andrew
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Hello Andrew, 
If the SSD is staying in your possession, then you encryption will help prevent others from being able to access the files without the encryption key and certificate.
You could still secure delete sensitive files to help make sure they cannot be recovered. If you like the tutorial below will add a "Secure Delete" context menu that will secure erase with 3 passes.
Add Secure Delete to Context Menu in Windows 10
If the SSD is going to another person, then it would be best to do a full format on it first.
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Secure Delete on Windows 10 SSD
But Brink, wouldn't secure delete (wiping data 3 times) wear out the SSD?
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Wear and tear on a SSD is not really an issue anymore, and even better than HDD's these days.
It may become an issue if you secure deleting a lot of large size files all the time instead of just occasionally.
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OK, noted.
I think I'll go with encryption instead.
Thank you very much though, Brink.
Appreciate it,
Andrew
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