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The 7 Security levels for document shredders

Shredders serve as more than mere destructors, they stand as essential instruments for safeguarding sensitive data across businesses, institutions, and private users. DIN 66399 (ISO/IEC 21964) establishes seven security levels tailored to various material classifications. The elevated security levels correspond to a decreased likelihood of reconstructing the obliterated media. Discover the intimus shredder that aligns with your specific security requirements!

Security Level P-2

Security rating: Low

Particle size ≤ 800 mm2
Strip width ≤ 6 mm
Strip length not limited

After destruction, the data can only be reproduced with special devices and special effort.

Security Level P-3

Security rating: Medium

Particle size ≤ 320 mm2
Strip width ≤ 2 mm
Strip length not limited

After destruction, the data can only be reproduced with considerable effort (people/special recovery devices/time).

Security Level P-4

Security rating: Medium

Particle size ≤ 160 mm2
And for regular particles:
Strip width ≤ 6 mm

After destruction, the data can only be reproduced with exceptionally high effort (people/ special recovery devices/time).

Security Level P-5

Security rating: High

Particle size ≤ 30 mm2
And for regular particles:
Strip width ≤ 2 mm

After destruction, the data can only be reproduced with the use of non-commercial equipment or special constructions as well as forensic methods.

Security Level P-6

Security rating: Very High

Particle size ≤ 10 mm2
And for regular particles:
Strip width ≤ 1 mm

After destruction, the data is impossible to reproduce according to the state of the art in technology.

Security Level P-7

Security rating: Extremely High

Particle size/melt/ash ≤ 5 mm2
And for regular particles:
Strip width ≤ 1 mm

After destruction, the data is impossible to reproduce according to the state of the art in science and technology.

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The 7 Security levels for document shredders

Security Level P-2

Security rating: Low

Security Level P-3

Security rating: Medium

Security Level P-4

Security rating: Medium

Security Level P-5

Security rating: High

Security Level P-6

Security rating: Very High

Security Level P-7

Security rating: Extremely High

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