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 […]
What is Degaussing?
How can you know if data is really gone? Unfortunately, “deleting” it on a device doesn’t actually get rid of it; it just removes it from easy access. In a world where data security is vital for consumer protection, properly erasing data is a necessity. Fortunately, degaussing is one of the most effective methods for […]
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 […]
What is Media Destruction? A Complete Guide
In a world where digital data is everywhere, proper media destruction is critical to protecting your personal, business, and client information. What is media destruction? It is the complete and secure elimination of data from digital and electronic storage devices. If you have a computer in your home or office, you will need media destruction […]
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 […]
Media Shredding: What You Need to Know
We live in the digital age, where companies store private information on countless levels. As a business, you are responsible for every data-bearing asset your business has ever collected, from hard drives to old floppy disks. To protect your clients and business, professional media shredding companies can provide a secure method of media destruction. Why […]
Digital Ghosts: Was Your Data Really Erased?
In today’s world, “digital ghosting” often refers to suddenly cutting off all online communication. But did you know there’s another kind of digital ghost—one that lurks in your old electronic devices even after you think you’ve erased them? The Hidden Threat of Digital Ghosts Many people believe that simply deleting files or formatting a storage […]
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 […]
Media Destruction and Privacy Law Compliance
Media destruction refers to the process of destroying or removing physical or digital media in order to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive or confidential information. In this constantly-changing technological age, this process is essential to ensure the security and privacy of individual and business information. What Media Should Concern Me? Any device that stores digital […]