At Certus, we strive to simplify secure data erasure while providing the technical assurance you need. This week, we reached a significant milestone: Certus Erasure 4.0.0 has passed ADISA Product Assurance testing at Assurance Level 5, including NVMe erasure tests per IEEE 2883 and NIST 800-88 guidelines. This certification confirms the reliability of our methods and the trust our customers have in us.
What ADISA Product Assurance Means
The ADISA Product Assurance programme is one of the most recognized and rigorous testing frameworks in the data sanitization industry. Its purpose is simple: verify whether a product does what it claims to do, under controlled and independently assessed conditions.
To pass Assurance Level 5, a product must demonstrate a consistently effective and repeatable erasure process, even when tested against advanced laboratory techniques designed to recover data. This level represents a high standard of confidence for organizations seeking proof that their device erasure is both secure and defensible.
Why NVMe Top-Up Testing Matters
Modern storage media is evolving, and NVMe drives in particular require specialized erasure procedures. The top-up testing ensures that Certus Erasure 4.0.0 meets the most current expectations for wiping NVMe devices, verified against two widely recognised global standards:
IEEE 2883
This standard provides clear requirements for sanitizing storage, including the expected behaviors of erasure tools and the criteria for verifying successful sanitization.
NIST 800-88
Perhaps the most referenced guideline in the industry, NIST 800-88 sets out methods for clearing, purging, and destroying data. It is frequently used by enterprises, government agencies, and auditors as the benchmark for compliant data sanitisation.
Passing NVMe testing against both IEEE 2883 and NIST 800-88 confirms that Certus Erasure 4.0.0 adheres to practices that are recognized and trusted worldwide.
What This Means for Our Customers
Certifications like this are not just milestones for our team. They bring practical benefits to the organizations that rely on Certus every day:
- Confidence in compliance
Customers can demonstrate that their erasure processes align with internationally recognised standards, making audits easier and reducing regulatory risk. - Assurance for evolving hardware
As NVMe devices become more widespread, having validated support ensures organizations can securely erase modern storage without uncertainty. - Independent validation
Being tested by an impartial body like ADISA strengthens the credibility of every erasure report generated by Certus software.
Our CEO, Ruud de Wildt, stated, “We’re very pleased that ADISA can now verify NVMe drives against the compliance requirements of NIST 800-88 and IEEE 2883. This represents a significant advancement for our industry, and we are proud that Certus Erasure 4.0.0 has achieved Product Assurance Level 5.”
At Certus, our aim is to take complexity out of data erasure. Achievements like this allow us to continue offering a solution that is both easy to understand and grounded in proven security.
Learn More
If you would like to explore what this certification means in detail or learn more about our approach to secure data erasure, you can find further information on the ADISA website or reach out to our team.