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What Are Shred Bags and How Do They Work? A Simple Guide for Small Businesses
What Are Shred Bags and How Do They Work? A Simple Guide for Small Businesses Do you run a small business that generates some confidential paper records, but not enough to justify needing professional shredding? Small businesses still have a responsibility to protect
What Is ISO 27001 Certification and Why Does It Matter for Your Business?
Your data is only as secure as the vendors you trust. Often in business, we take extensive measures to protect data within our own organizations, but what happens when sensitive information passes through our doors and into the hands of a third-party vendor? If a vendor mishandles
New Employee Onboarding Data Security Checklist: What Every New Hire Should Know
When it comes to data security, it must start on day one. Every new hire should receive not only training but also a new employee onboarding data security checklist to reference and keep for future use. Today, we are here to teach
CI Information Management Achieves ISO 27001 Certification
We at CI Information Management are proud to announce that we have achieved the ISO 27001 certification for information security management, awarded by Amtivo, a globally renowned and accredited certification body. After extensive hard work and a laborious auditing process, we are now recognized by
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
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
5 Reasons Wenatchee Businesses Need Secure Document Destruction
Protecting sensitive information is a critical responsibility for businesses of all sizes. From financial records and employee files to customer data and medical information, organizations handle a large volume of confidential documents every day. Without proper destruction procedures, these materials
Clean Desk Policy: A Simple Step Toward Stronger Information Security
One would think that an office environment would be a safe place, but sadly, it isn’t. Sensitive information can be left sitting on desks, in printer trays, or on active computer screens while an employee steps away to refresh their coffee. That’s where a
2026 Tax Prep and Document Destruction: Smart Shredding Practices During Tax Season
It’s that time of year again; tax season is just around the corner. As we get closer to that April 15th deadline, businesses and individuals are gathering paperwork. Unfortunately, tax season is a vulnerable time for identity theft, so it’s not just about preparing your taxes; it’s also
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
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