Panasonic DP-MB350 Digital Imaging Systems Security Solutions - Page 7

HDD/Memory Security Is your data stolen without you even knowing? Protect your data from unauthorized remote retrieval Connecting your MFP to your local area network (LAN) is a great way to enhance productivity and streamline workflow. Unfortunately, it also makes your confidential data vulnerable. Data sent from a PC to the MFP is temporarily stored in the machine's built-in storage (memory or HDD). These days, people worry about an intruder accessing this data via the network or by removing the HDD. To help you avoid this, an HDD/Memory Security function is standard feature provided with Panasonic MFP products*. * Refer to the applicable models. (1) Job-by-Job Erasure Each time the machine is used for a new copying, scanning or printing job, existing data on the HDD is erased. Three security levels are available: Basic, Medium, and High. When the Basic level is selected, the HDD's header information, which includes the data size and layout information, is erased. As special data compression is used, the original data cannot be recovered if the header information is lost. If the Medium or High level is selected, the HDD data is additionally overwritten by zeros and/or random data. This completely destroys the previous data and makes recovery impossible. For Job-by-Job Erasure function, these three security levels are available depending on your requirements. The security level can be defined by the system administrator. Basic: Deletes header information in the control area of the HDD Medium: Overwrites with zeros High: Overwrites with random data and zeros on the HDD (2) Bulk Erasure One of the most common ways for critical data to find its way into the wrong hands is through improper disposal or replacement. Before replacing or disposing of a device, the built-in HDD should be thoroughly erased, as data on any HDD can still be accessed even if the machine itself no longer functions. To destroy critical data before disposal, the most effective way is to delete all the data on the HDD, and overwrite the entire disk with random data to make it impossible for any information to be accessed or restored. Format: Initializes the sector information on the HDD Medium: Overwrites with zeros High: Overwrites with random data and zeros on the HDD (3) Image Memory Erasure Thanks to today's continuing innovations in technology, today's faxes and Internet faxes feature large image memories capable of storing significant amounts of data. While this enhanced memory capacity is convenient, it also makes confidential data more vulnerable to unauthorized access. To eliminate this problem and assure your peace of mind, the Image Memory Erasure function automatically erases all fax data after each transmission. Once deleted, it cannot be restored.