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5 Reasons to Securely Shred Old Media Resources

Due to popular demand, SEAM has added a mobile document shredding truck to our Sioux Falls, SD, operations. With this new capacity, we invite you to explore the 5 main reasons you need to securely shred old media resources. The 5 Main Reasons to Shred At the top of the list is to protect sensitive […]
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5 Types of Companies That Are Most At-Risk for Data Breaches

Data breaches are most common in healthcare, finance, retail, lodging, and the public sector, at least generally speaking. Government agencies have a lot of experience in preventing data breaches, and they are transparent (to varying degrees), as well. It should be no surprise that we look to them as a model for evaluating risk. Breaches […]
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What Are the Hazards of a Data Breach?

A data breach is an unpermitted exposure of data. This information can be divulged on accident or purposefully; regardless of intent, however, the breach can be used by bad actors for any manner of wrongdoing. Potentially breachable information comes in all forms, including PII (personally identifiable information), company financials, tax ID numbers, and more. Data […]
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Hacking and IT Incidents on the Rise

Health care organizations process and store plenty of protected types of information, including Social Security numbers, medical histories, and more. This can draw the attention of malicious actors, who would seek to obtain this data for monetary gain. According to the Bitglass Health Care Breach Report, 2021 edition, hacking and IT incidents are on the […]
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How Does a Chain of Custody Keep Your Recycling Secure?

A chain of custody is a process that details exactly where your electronics are at every stage of the recycling process. Why does this matter? It verifies that your data is kept secure up until the very moment that it is destroyed. It can also be used to protect the legal interests of your business […]
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5 Ways to Protect Your Business from a Data Breach

Data breaches are a significant problem that can be faced by businesses today. When such an event occurs, a company can lose money and the trust of the customers that relied upon them to keep data safe. Fortunately, there are relatively simple steps that businesses can take to ensure that they are not an easy […]
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Risks of Keeping Outdated Hardware Lying Around for Your Business

It’s not uncommon to see outdated hardware left in closets, break rooms, or hallways in a business setting. After all, many employees do not understand how to properly dispose of computer hard drives, old servers, and monitors. While it may be tempting to simply pile up the old computer components in your company’s storage areas, […]
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How Shifting to Working from Home Affects Your ITAD Needs

As COVID-19 continues its spread throughout the world, the effect of the virus on businesses and their employees has been dramatic. Perhaps the most significant change has been the number of workers who have shifted to working from home. As businesses have closed their physical locations to comply with changes in local and state regulations, […]
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What You Might Be Overlooking in IT Asset Management

While it seems like IT asset management should be relatively straightforward, there are a lot of places in which a system can break down, potentially exposing your company to things like data breaches and significant liability. Whether you’re developing a new system for IT asset management or refining existing policies, keep the following points in […]
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