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How to Reduce the Risk of Data Breach from Unwanted IT Equipment

Like many Sioux Falls, SD businesses, you’re probably pretty excited about upgrading to new computer equipment, but not nearly as motivated to deal with the old stuff. Unfortunately, many businesses find themselves dealing with rooms full of outdated and unused computer equipment and mobile devices while they move on to more important things. This can […]
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End of Lease Hard Drive Data Makes Digital Theft Easy

As a responsible business owner, you’re no doubt aware of privacy laws South Dakota and North Dakota companies must follow to protect consumers. If you accept confidential, personal data from customers, you are required by law to secure it against theft. This starts with preventive measures like firewalls, antivirus programs, and password protection designed to […]
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How to Keep Your Business Ahead of a Data Breach

Experts have long said it’s a matter of when, not if, you will suffer a data breach. This is a scary situation for any small or midsize business to be in. Breaches could cost millions, and you most likely don’t have that kind of cash to spare. While preventing a data breach isn’t always possible, […]
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Managing Data Security Risks

Data security used to mean simply placing sensitive information in locked file cabinets. Today, it’s a little more complicated, with all kinds of confidential data existing on devices and in the cloud, locked away behind digital protections that could be breached if you make mistakes. Managing data security risks has become a major concern for […]
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Advice for Implementing a Data Destruction Policy

Your company collects all kinds of essential data that allows you to serve the needs of your clients and adeptly manage your operations. You take great pains to secure this sensitive data, not only to protect your clients and your business, but as a means of complying with applicable privacy laws. At some point, you’re […]
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Different Ways to Prevent Employee Theft of Your Retired IT Equipment

Information technology has become the heartbeat of the business world, allowing easy access to data and instant global communications. With the breakneck speeds at which technologies advance, businesses can find themselves in a never-ending cycle of upgrades, not to mention disposal of retired IT equipment. The danger here is that outdated devices will get lost […]
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Why You Should Consider ITAD a Security Threat

If you know what IT asset disposition (ITAD) is, then you probably think of it as a major boon to your business and overall data security. In fact, you really do need ITAD policies and procedures in place to remain compliant with applicable privacy and environmental laws related to data and equipment disposal. The right […]
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Why You Should Leave Hard Drive Destruction to the Professionals

We live in an era of unparalleled access to data. In many ways, this is a boon. When properly collected and collated, mass amounts of data can help us to improve dramatically, addressing problems on a global scale and planning for a better future. Unfortunately, collection and storage of data can also be dangerous. As […]
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What Might be Left on Your Hard Drive?

Computer security is an essential component of modern business operations. Your Sioux Falls, SD business has both legal and ethical obligations to protect consumer privacy, and naturally, you also want to protect proprietary business information that could give competitors an advantage over you. This is why you go to great lengths to institute security measures, […]
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