Certified Data Erasure for Government & Defense | Secloud Elimino
Defense contractors, public agencies, and government institutions handle some of the most sensitive data in existence — from classified research and national security documents to personally identifiable information (PII) of citizens and personnel.
When hardware is decommissioned, transferred, or repurposed, there is no room for error. Data must be destroyed in a manner that is verifiable, certified, and fully compliant with military-grade and national cybersecurity frameworks.
Secloud Elimino provides advanced, remotely operable, and standards-compliant data sanitization built for the strict needs of the government and defense sectors.
The Mission-Critical Data Challenge
Scenario
A NATO-aligned defense agency is retiring end-of-life servers, laptops, and encrypted drives used in secure research facilities. Some hardware is to be reassigned internally, while others are scheduled for vendor return or destruction.
But before movement or decommissioning:
- Data must be irretrievably erased
- Each operation must be logged and certified
- No external network access may be allowed (air-gapped)
Legacy wipe tools lack the certification depth and auditability required by military and defense auditors. Physical destruction alone often fails to meet documentation standards.
Risks and Regulatory Requirements
| Requirement | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| NSA/CSS compliance | Required for classified device handling |
| NATO Restricted erasure | Common for multinational defense programs |
| Zero-residue data sanitization | Prevents reconstruction or forensics recovery |
| Audit trail documentation | Needed for security inspections and FOIA logs |
| Offline wipe support | Required in air-gapped or secure zones |
How Elimino Solves It
Secloud Elimino is built to perform high-assurance data erasure across any environment — including air-gapped zones, classified labs, and mobile deployments.
Specialized Features for Defense
- Offline Bootable Wipe Tools: PXE or USB boots work without internet access
- NSA/CSS, DoD, NIST, NATO Compliance: Built-in standards with audit-ready profiles
- Tamper-Proof Certificates: Digitally signed logs with SHA-256 checksum, hardware ID, erasure method, and Geolocation (if allowed)
- Encrypted Job Histories: Logs securely exported to authorized systems only
- Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC): Limit execution and access to authorized personnel
Supported Environments
- Secure labs and facilities (no external network access)
- Defense mobile units (laptops and tablets)
- Ruggedized hardware (MIL-SPEC)
- RAID, SAN, and SED (self-encrypting) configurations
- Multi-user shared equipment pools
Integration with Classified Workflows
- Integrates with air-gapped CMDB and ticketing systems
- USB-driven command files for wipe instructions and report retrieval
- Certificate delivery via secure courier or on-prem log storage
- Supports overwriting patterns for international and custom military standards
Benefits to Government & Defense Stakeholders
✅ Meet Strict Regulatory Mandates
- Align with NIST 800-88 Rev 1, NSA/CSS 9-12, ISO/IEC 27040, and NATO Restricted protocols
- Documentation sufficient for intelligence agency review or military audit
✅ Operational Security and Control
- No internet dependency; full local execution
- RBAC and multi-operator sign-off options
- Control over certificate retention and deletion lifecycle
✅ Extend Hardware Utility Safely
- Retire, reuse, or rotate equipment securely
- Secure supply chain management and asset transfer documentation
✅ Transparent Oversight
- Chain of custody for every device
- Multi-format certificate export (PDF, XML, CSV)
- Logs remain verifiable, immutable, and securely archived
Real-Life Defense Application
A major defense contractor used Secloud Elimino to sanitize over 5,000 field laptops previously used in a confidential aerospace project. Using Elimino’s bootable USB, field agents executed wipes and exported signed certificates directly to an encrypted drive for upload once returned. The process met NATO erasure standards and satisfied third-party audit requirements without requiring cloud access.
CTA: Secure Classified Data — Remotely and Reliably
Protect your mission, your people, and your data. Use Elimino to enforce military-grade data destruction, no matter where your devices are.
Secloud Elimino gives national security agencies and defense contractors a trusted, certifiable way to decommission IT assets — even in the most sensitive environments.