intimus High Security Paper Shredders have been evaluated by the NSA and are listed on the NSA Evaluated Products List (NSA/CSS 02-01). They meet the requirements for Security DIN Level P-7 and can be used to destroy all classified documents, including those Secret and Top Secret.

HIGH SECURITY SHREDDERS – NSA EPL LISTED SHREDDERS

intimus High Security Paper Shredders have been evaluated by the NSA and are listed on the NSA Evaluated Products List (NSA/CSS 02-01). They produce a particle size of only 0.8mm x 4.5mm which is 25% smaller than the NSA high security shredder requirement of 1mm x 5mm. This high security shredder particle size also meets the requirements for Security DIN Level P-7. All intimus NSA Listed Paper Shredders can be used to destroy all classified documents, including those Secret and Top Secret.

Our 3 most popular high security shredder models are widely used by the US Federal Government and Military in facilities around the world. The 60 CP7 is designed for low-volume classified shredding in small office or departments. The 120 CP7 is designed for medium size offices or departments. And the 175 CP7 with its one-hour durability rating of 29 reams feeding 11 sheets is the perfect high security paper shredder for large departments or entire offices. No matter what the shredding requirement, there is an intimus high security shredder to satisfy it.

intimus High Security Shredder Particles – 0.8 mm x 4.5 mm

intimus 60 CP7
High Security Shredder
NSA Listed – Low Volume

intimus 120 CP7
High Security Shredder
NSA Listed – Medium Volume

intimus 175 CP7
High Security Shredder
NSA Listed – High Volume

Does intimus offer NSA Approved Paper Shredders?

The short answer is no. But there’s a little more to it.

Many manufacturers claim to offer NSA APPROVED SHREDDERS. However the fact is the NSA does not “approve” paper shredders, hence there is no such thing as an NSA APPROVED SHREDDER.

When most people talk about an NSA APPROVED SHREDDER, what they are really talking about is a paper shredder that produces a waste particle no larger than 1mm x 5mm and has been EVALUATED and LISTED by the NSA on the NSA/CSS (Central Security Service) 02-01 Evaluted Products List.

So, simple logic tells us that since there is no such thing as an NSA APPROVED SHREDDER, intimus can’t offer one. However we do offer a full range of shredders that produce a particle size of 0.8mm x 4.5mm (25% smaller than NSA requirements) and are NSA EVALUATED and LISTED, including all of the shredder shown above. intimus NSA EVALUATED and LISTED Paper Shredders that also meet the requirements of DIN 66399 LEVEL P-7.

If you are not mandated to use an NSA Listed Paper Shredder chose an intimus CP4 Cross-cut shredder which will provide a more economical solution while still achieving a high level of security.