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Secure virtual sector erasure method and system

  • US 9,519,433 B2
  • Filed: 05/13/2015
  • Issued: 12/13/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/13/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • presenting a virtual resource in a user interface;

    receiving a selection of the virtual resource, the selection indicating that the virtual resource is to be securely erased;

    isolating the selected virtual resource, wherein the isolating comprises;

    exclusively locking the selected virtual resource,stopping execution of virtual machine processes associated with the selected virtual resource, anddisabling a dynamic redistribution of resources to ensure uninterrupted operation;

    obtaining access to the selected virtual resource;

    securely erasing the selected virtual resource by overwriting all virtual sectors of the selected virtual resource; and

    confirming that all virtual sectors of the selected virtual resource have been overwritten.

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