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Cybersecurity Challenges Businesses are Facing in 2020
August 18, 2020
Although all businesses are facing increased challenges in cybersecurity, 2020 has been a particularly challenging year. Cyber criminals are capitalizing on the current state of unrest, fear, and distraction to target your data. Companies of any size are at risk, but 2020 has shown that small businesses with under 100 employees, and medium businesses, with […]
How Do I Know if My Company Needs Cyber Security?
March 24, 2020
These days every business stores data of some kind on their computer systems. You don’t have to be a software company to make use of computer technology, after all. In fact, many companies, both big and small, do the majority of their marketing online and may even sell products and services online as well. Unfortunately, […]
7 Surprising Facts About Cyber Security
February 6, 2020
As society becomes more connected with technology in all aspects of life, it means that more attention needs to be focused on cybersecurity. The threat is no longer just a concern for large corporations or financial institutions. Small businesses and individuals need to remain vigilant to protect themselves and their information.
Discover the AccuShred Difference
January 30, 2020
When it comes to running a business, security is an incredibly important matter that shouldn’t be dismissed. Security doesn’t just refer to your physical location — it refers to your data as well. These days, everyone has sensitive data that could compromise the security of their business, their employees, their partners, and their customers. For […]
Why is a Secure Chain of Custody Crucial for Data Destruction Security
December 9, 2019
Companies often need to upgrade their IT equipment. The upgrading process involves getting rid of the old infrastructure and erasing the data contained therein. Unfortunately, many businesses don’t know how to dispose of old hard drives properly, and this results in data security issues. Without a secure chain of custody, you can’t keep track of […]
Keys To Identifying The Right Data Protection Services
November 6, 2019
Shredding old electronic devices, such as old computer systems, external hard drives, and printers are the only way that you’re going to ensure that any sensitive data that was once stored on these systems is properly eliminated. When old electronic devices aren’t properly destroyed, their data can still be retrieved using specialized software. As a […]
Do You Have to Report a Data Breach?
October 24, 2019
If you have any kind of online presence, store data on your computer systems, or use email regularly throughout your organization, then odds are you have some kind of cybersecurity in place, such as firewalls, anti-virus software, or basic security protocol that employees must be trained in.
Can I Safely Destroy Electronic Data?
October 17, 2019
As a business in the modern world, odds are you no longer rely solely on physical paperwork and documents to store your company’s information. Most businesses, even the smallest ones, store their data on hard drives. This electronic data includes potentially sensitive information, such as personal client and business partner information, customer credit card […]
What is Your Data Breach Response Plan?
September 23, 2019
Despite your best cybersecurity efforts and thoughtfully crafted data handling policies, data breaches can still occur. In fact, hackers often go after smaller businesses for the simple reason that they aren’t as capable of investing a significant amount of resources into cybersecurity as bigger companies are. Because a data breach can be a serious problem, […]
Securing and Disposing of Sensitive Data The Right Way
September 10, 2019
Insufficient data security protocols really do have the potential to lead to a significant financial loss or even the closing of your business. Use your mind’s eye to envision a situation in which a hacker or disgruntled employee accesses your system, pilfers your data (including client information) and sells it on the black market. You […]
