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Are you Following the Right Destruction Standard?

You may have heard of the Department of Defense 5220.22-M standard when it comes to hard drive shredding or wiping, but did you know this standard has actually become obsolete? The Outdated DoD Standard. Although outdated, the DoD 5220.22-M standard is still referenced by many vendors and customers in the industry. Published by the National Industrial Security […]
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What is Revenue Sharing?

When organizations are finished using their IT equipment, there is no reason to let it go to waste. By reselling used electronics, businesses are able to recover operating capital and reduce the total cost of ownership of their devices. Without internal resources or expertise to resell their own computer equipment, businesses might sell to the […]
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When is my Equipment Obsolete?

Every few months, operating system updates are being rolled out. In the past, these updates were only released every 3-4 years and just a percentage of users would upgrade due to the cost and overall hassle. Today, these updates must be installed immediately to ensure data security. If an update or patch is missed, it […]
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Security Threats: Through the Back Door

When technology expires it’s easy to shut down the device and think the risk is gone. The reality is, a new type of threat begins: Physical Security. Securing equipment against physical intruders seems like one of the easiest ways to protect company data. However, it’s usually one of the most overlooked steps at the disposal […]
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Hard Drive Wiping: Good Enough?

When hard drives are ready for disposal, businesses need to have a proven data destruction plan that is safe, efficient, and, most importantly, effective. Many companies wonder if hard drive wiping is really “good enough” when it comes to data destruction. This is a fair question. With data-recovery technology more advanced than ever before, companies […]
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Control Through the End

If IT equipment is not controlled, it can easily put you out of business. From the point of purchase all the way through the end of life recycling or resale, data-bearing assets need to be tightly controlled to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands. A proper IT Asset Management plan should include complete procedures […]
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Is My Data is Safe?

How do I know if my data is truly safe when I recycle my computer? This question is a very important one to ask when you recycle your computer or any data-bearing electronic device. Often times, people do not do their research on the electronics recycling process where they are bringing their old electronics and […]
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Decommissioning in the Workplace — FREE WHITEPAPER

With data breaches on the rise, securely and effectively decommissioning your company’s IT assets at the end of their lifecycle is essential. For IT Professionals in the Sioux Falls area, especially those in the finance or healthcare industries, a well implemented plan can prevent unauthorized access and create an audit trail for compliance with the […]
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How to Secure End of Life Equipment

Security risks do not go away when you turn off the computer. Even if you think there is no sensitive data on a device or hard drive, are you willing to bet your business on that? To prevent severe financial, legal and reputational consequences, your business must protect your electronic devices when they come off the […]
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