FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Validated Data Handling Practices in Data Recovery

Secure Data Recovery is the only company in the industry that provides FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated data handling practices. This ensures that your data is completely secure throughout the transporting process.

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What is FIPS?

The Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) is a set of standards to describe document processing, encryption algorithms, and other standards. FIPS is the standard used by non-military government agencies.

For a device or procedure to be labeled as FIPS 140-2, it must be validated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology through the Cryptographic Module Validation Program. These modules and standards were created to protect sensitive information. Our current FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification means you are guaranteed a high level of security, assurance, and reliability.

The significance of the Levels

There are four levels to the security requirement, and FIPS Level 3 means that the first two requirements have been met plus the device itself has security features which allow for tamper detection and tamper response.

  • Security Level 1 for FIPS 140-2 is the most basic requirement for a cryptographic module. No physical security mechanisms are required and it only uses production-grade equipment.
  • Level 2 provides higher security with tamper-evident coatings on devices as well as authentication to make sure a user is cleared to use the device or access the module. Using software on this level of the device requires a trusted operating system.
  • Secure Data Recovery offers Level 3 certification for data handling practices, offering both physical security to detect tampering and identity-based authentication. There must be a physical or logical separation between the interfaces from which the data enters and leaves. Private keys to access the data must also be encrypted.

Importance of a FIPS-140 Level 3 Validation in Data Recovery

We have offices all over the country, with five recovery labs in North America. When your data is shipped back to you, it may travel a long distance. Secure Data Recovery offers customers the option of having their data returned on a FIPS-140 level 3 certified drive. The configuration of these drives guarantees that if the drive is lost in transit or tampered with, your information stays completely secure.

When you choose our KP model SecureDrive, the drive is given a PIN using a random number generator. No one will be able to guess the PIN and if they were to attempt to enter the number, after 10 consecutive login attempts, the data is wiped from the drive.

The BT drive model is given a unique password as well and can only be accessed through the DataLock app on your phone. Both of these drives have Military Grade 256-bit AES XTS Hardware Encryption. Our FIPS certificates for these drives were awarded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and can be found at the links below:

https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/cryptographic-module-validation-program/Certificate/3349

https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/cryptographic-module-validation-program/Certificate/3297

No other recovery company in the industry has FIPS validated data handling procedures, meaning your data is at risk of falling into the wrong hands during transit. We are the only data recovery company in the industry that boasts FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification. When you work with Secure Data Recovery, you can be sure that you are using the most secure option to receive your crucial personal data.

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Mar 07, 2026
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very pleased with the professionalism and results

They handled my devices and data properly and delivered results earlier than expected. My Dedicated Account Representative (Jonathan) always answered my emails and kept me informed of the progress. Would definitely use their services again - no hesitation.

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Mar 06, 2026
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99.5% recovered on 5 TB hard drive thank God!

99.5% recovered on 5 TB hard drive thank God! - Kyle Moravcik honestly is the reason why I went with SDR. I called around different places but Kyle’s great attitude and personableness stood out to me above and beyond anywhere else and genuinely seems to care. He even followed up in only a couple days after not shipping (bc of the snow storm) where other businesses followed up literally like 2 weeks after (only 1) and then all other places didn’t even follow up.We have had many great talks way beyond just business updates as he has kept me informed throughout the recovery process. Kyle feels much more like a great friend than just some guy trying to get your business. I highly recommend Secure Data Recovery and even more so specifically Kyle Moravcik! Definitely make sure you ask for him when you call in! You will be in great hands!I got my data back & now back on the social media grind I go!????

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Mar 06, 2026
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Great service

Most excellent costumer service Scott is very knowledgeable and helpful Also very friendly It was a great experience working with him