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Data Sanitization: 4 Key Issues Every Organization Needs to Watch Out for

Data Sanitization: 4 Key Issues Every Organization Needs to Watch Out for Data sanitization involves the intentional, permanent destruction of sensitive data from a storage device to ensure it’s no longer recoverable. Many individuals may not know that when data is deleted from storage, it is not completely erased and may still be recovered by […]
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Data Destruction: The Different Types and How to Choose

Data Destruction: The Different Types and How to Choose Data protection and user privacy are the responsibility of businesses, and the proper disposal of information is a critical part of operations. Internal teams, clients, and partners all have valid reasons for their data to be protected. Rendering information unreadable is the only way to be […]
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3 Things to Know About Your End-of-Life (EOL) Equipment

3 Things to Know About Your End-of-Life (EOL) Equipment When computer equipment reaches its end of life (EOL), it’s important to keep in mind the impact that it will have on your organization. EOL equipment typically means outdated and unreliable hardware, and potentially compromised data, which brings in security risks and costs. Those seeking to […]
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What Types of IT Equipment Should Have a Disposal Policy?

Disposing of old IT equipment can create security vulnerabilities. Data that isn’t properly wiped or destroyed can be used by malicious actors. Many organizations have their old hardware wiped or destroyed to render the information no longer readable. This approach means knowing which devices should have a disposal policy for end of life (EOL). A […]
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Hard Drive Data: Why Deleting it Doesn’t Mean that it’s Gone

Hard Drive Data: Why Deleting it Doesn’t Mean that it’s Gone The importance of wiping your hard drive is unquestionable. When the time comes for businesses to dispose of their hard drives, an efficient and effective plan should already be in place. The safety of the company’s sensitive data and client information is critical, and […]
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5 Tips to Help Your Business Create an Effective Data Destruction Policy

5 Tips to Help Your Business Create an Effective Data Destruction Policy It’s safe to say every modern business owner is aware of how serious the handling of secure data is. As the backbone of most businesses, data provides invaluable customer insights that allow analysts to improve the business on a number of levels. Recovering […]
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Tech Audits: What to Do with Outdated Devices

Today, businesses are only as good as their technology. Modern devices offer powerful advantages that can upgrade business processes and increase revenue. A newer, more advanced device seems to come out every six months, but seasoned business owners know not to believe the hype. Still, there always comes a time when their faithful, familiar device […]
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How NAID Has Changed in January 2022

NAID has been a premier standard-setter for document destruction since 2000. However, as of January 1, 2022, their membership program will be changing. Who is NAID? The AAA compliance program assesses mobile and facility-based operations to ensure proper destruction of paper, printed media, micro media, and computer hard drives. The purpose of this certification was […]
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