IT Asset Disposition

Most data security programs are focused on keeping people out of your network, the need for proper handling of retired physical assets is often overlooked:

• We provide a clearly defined and documented data destruction solution for all hard drives and solid state drives in accordance with NIST Special Publication 800-88 (Revision 1) standards to safeguard customers against data breaches. Detailed reporting and strict data security protocols ensure all devices are handled securely and in compliance with today’s dynamic, ever-changing regulation environment.
• Don't be the next organization to have the data found on your retired servers held hostage (2014 Data Breach Story). Choose a certified vendor who can take the liability and headache out of asset disposition with secure, certified and well-documented Data Security Services.

Mobile Data Shredding | Data Wiping | Hard Drive Shredding | Complete Asset Reporting | Security Carts | Certificates of Destruction

It only takes one incident of a lost, misplaced or improperly processed asset ending up in the wrong place to do significant damage:

• We provide trusted, quality services that protect customers and ensure their reputation remains intact. By utilizing SEAM, customers are covered by the highest industry standards and certifications, which prevents costly disasters and customer loss from data breaches or environmental catastrophes.
• Between 2013 and 2014 the average loss of customers who were directly affected by a data breach increased an alarming 15% - Ponemon Institute

Secure Logistics | Security Carts | Mobile Data Shredding | Audit Ready Reporting

Ensuring IT assets do not reach landfills or get exported to developing countries is not just good for the environment, it's good business:

• SEAM customers are provided with the tools they need to meet their corporate responsibility and sustainability goals. Our commitment to meeting the highest industry standards for environmental compliance is shown through our stringent certifications, our No Landfill policy, and our rigorous downstream auditing and management.
• Fines for improper disposal can quickly add up, in 2015 an Internet Service Provider racked up almost $30 million in fines after their e-waste disposal practices were found to be “careless and unlawful” (See full article).

Responsible IT Recycling | Environmental Certifications | Certificates of Recycling | No Landfill Policy

Effectively controlling the costs associated with the removal, safe handling, transport and processing of assets not only enhances value, but prevents the risk of financial loss:

• Using SEAM helps customers avoid spending massive amounts on the investigation, communication and ultimate customer loss resulting from data security or environmental threats. With competitive pricing, comprehensive services, and a possibility to gain value back from reusable equipment, customers are not only mitigating financial risk, they are maximizing asset value.
• Data breaches can be catastrophic to a company’s finances. A 2015 study by IBM & the Ponemon Institute found the average total cost of a single data breach is $3.79 million ($154 per data record). In 2012, a highly publicized data breach ended up costing investors about $876M – or approximately $584 per lost record (See full article). In 2013, a telecommunications company was fined $52 million for illegally dumping e-waste in landfills (See article).

On-Site Shredding | In-Plant Shredding | Collection & Logistics | Transparent Reporting | Remarketing Share

Unless your business is rooted in asset management, it's not your core concern:

• SEAM securely and efficiently streamlines the physical process of managing IT assets, allowing you to focus on your core business with confidence. You can easily implement best practices without having to expand your internal team or invest in new training programs.
• SEAM provides detailed reporting that can be instantly accessed and used for audits and regulation compliance, saving hours of administrative information gathering.

Online Customer Portal | Tracking & Reporting | Onsite Asset Removal

The ever-changing regulatory landscape makes it nearly impossible to comply with industry standards and corporate policies:

• By gaining access to SEAM’s IT professionals, your company stays focused on current industry trends and regulatory requirements. You also receive detailed, asset-based reports, giving them the auditable proof they need to comply with industry standards and corporate data security or environmental policies.
• A 2010 CBS investigation exposed a Health Insurance Agency for not properly erasing the hard drive data on their leased photocopiers, effecting up to 344,579 individuals and resulting in a $1.2 Million HIPAA violation settlement (Read full story).

Data Wiping | Data Shredding | Mobile Data Shredding | Chain-Of-Custody Reporting