Data Security
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The Hidden Dangers of ITAD: What a Federal Theft Case Teaches Us About Asset Security
By Clint Parsons, Director of Strategic Partnerships at SEAM When companies retire their IT assets, they expect those devices to be securely processed, data wiped, and responsibly recycled or resold. But what happens when that trust is broken? A recent federal case involving a former ITAD employee stealing and reselling devices reveals just how much […]
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The FBI’s ITAD Missteps: A Wake-Up Call for Every Organization
By: Levi Hentges, Vice President / Development, SEAM A recent federal audit of the FBI’s IT asset management practices has revealed critical weaknesses that should have every organization paying attention. If one of the nation’s top law enforcement agencies struggles to track and secure its retired IT assets, what does that say for the rest […]
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Why Patching Matters: Lessons from the Salt Typhoon Attack
By Clint Parsons, Director of Strategic Partnerships at SEAM If you think skipping a software update here and there isn’t a big deal, think again. The recent Salt Typhoon attack is a textbook example of why keeping your systems updated is critical. In this case, state-sponsored hackers exploited a vulnerability in Cisco’s Smart Install feature. […]
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The Hidden Danger in Your Old IT Assets: Gmail & Outlook MFA Vulnerability
By: Levi Hentges, Vice President / Development, SEAM A new vulnerability in Gmail and Outlook’s multi-factor authentication (MFA) systems has cybersecurity experts on high alert. This latest security gap, exploited through man-in-the-middle attacks, exposes accounts even when MFA is enabled—proving that no security measure is foolproof if bad actors get their hands on the right […]
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The Hidden Risk of Old Network Equipment: Why Secure Disposal of Edge Devices Matters
By Clint Parsons, Director of Strategic Partnerships at SEAM When upgrading IT equipment, most businesses focus on replacing laptops, servers, or hard drives. But what happens to old routers, firewalls, and other network gear? If you’re simply tossing them in a storage room, selling them, or recycling them without secure data destruction, you could be […]
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Why Storing Old IT Equipment is a Risk to Your Business
By: Levi Hentges, Vice President / Development, SEAM It’s easy to forget about outdated IT equipment once it’s no longer in use. Old computers, hard drives, and network devices often get pushed into storage closets or back rooms, left to gather dust until someone decides what to do with them. While this might seem harmless, […]
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New HIPAA Cybersecurity Rules: How Healthcare Organizations Can Prepare
By Clint Parsons, Director of Strategic Partnerships at SEAM Healthcare providers are facing a major shift in cybersecurity compliance. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed an update to HIPAA’s Security Rule, adding stricter requirements around multifactor authentication, encryption, patch management, incident reporting, and more. These changes aim to close security […]
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Preventing Corporate Espionage with Hard Drive Shredding
By: Levi Hentges, Vice President / Development, SEAM Corporate espionage isn’t just something that happens in movies—it’s a real and growing threat. Companies invest heavily in cybersecurity to protect their networks, yet many overlook a critical weak point: retired hard drives and storage devices. If these aren’t properly destroyed, competitors, cybercriminals, or bad actors could […]
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Five Things Every Midwest Business Should Know About Disposing of Office Electronics
By Clint Parsons, Director of Strategic Partnerships at SEAM Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world. In 2022 alone, 62 million metric tons of e-waste were generated globally—nearly double the amount in 2010. With this growth showing no signs of slowing, e-waste is expected to exceed 80 million metric tons […]
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