What is Data Compliance? Understanding the Rules That Protect Your Business
We live in a data-centric world. From employee tax numbers to client addresses to sensitive financial information, businesses often have access to a myriad of personally identifiable information (PII). With this increased data access comes greater responsibility, especially with breaches, fines, and regulations on the line. However, if this is all new to you, it can be overwhelming. So, today, we are going […]
Shredding vs. Wiping vs. Degaussing: What’s the Difference and Which is Most Secure?
When it comes to securing personal information, there is no room to cut corners. Every day, regular citizens, small businesses, and massive corporations are getting hacked. Fortunately, there are proper methods you can take to protect sensitive information. Today, we are going to clarify the difference between wiping, degaussing, and shredding, the level of security each method […]
Best Way to Destroy a Hard Drive
Sensitive data is all around us and at our fingertips every day. From computers to cell phones to printers, there are countless storage devices for data that most people don’t realize. Unfortunately, that means there are many avenues through which precious data can be stolen and misused. Luckily, there is a way to prevent data […]
Why Hard Drive Destruction Is Essential in 2025
Have you ever gotten an email from a company saying they experienced a data breach? Perhaps you saw in the media how major companies were struck with a cyber attack that crippled their business. While not talked about nearly enough, data breaches occur on a broad scale, with significant threats happening all the time. That’s […]
Small Businesses Under Cyber Attack
Is your business at risk for cyber attack? Small businesses often think they are too small of a target for criminals, but in all reality, they are easy pickings. Usually lacking proper security measures and minimal training, small businesses and their employees can easily fall prey to cyber attacks and online schemes. Whether a criminal […]
The Hidden Costs of Data Breaches for Small Businesses
Living in a digital era comes at a cost. Even with the increase in security technology, data breaches are such a common aspect of society that businesses must readily take action to protect themselves. Unfortunately, small companies often forgo the necessary requirements of data protection and employee training to lower operating costs without realizing how […]
Hard Drive Destruction Best Practices
I walked into the middle of a conversation between some of my staff where Jake made a comment about hoarding and how much space it takes up and Liz wondered how it even gets started. Brian made a comment that it’s hard to believe that anyone would let it get out of hand and pile […]
Your Hard Drive Shredding Questions, Answered
A Hard Drive Story In June 2022, a Japanese government worker went out for dinner and drinks one night. Afterwards, his bag was stolen. In it were two USB drives that contained the personal information of 460,000 residents of the city of Amagasaki. The information included names, birth dates, addresses, tax details, and bank account […]
What to Look for in a Hard Drive Destruction Provider
Destroying expired digital data is just as important as shredding expired paper records. Even if you erase or reformat an expired hard drive, traces of sensitive data are left behind. With the right tools, criminals can access the data and steal personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI). When your hard drives reach […]
5 Things to Do for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October brings cooler weather, falling leaves, ghouls and goblins. But do you know October is also National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM)? In the spirit of NCSAM, here are several tips for keeping your personal and business information secure: 1. Update Your Passwords If you remember your passwords, they’re probably too weak. And if you’re using […]