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The Human Factor: How Employee Training and Awareness Can Help Prevent Data Breaches
May 10, 2023
All businesses want to trust their employees, and most people would never knowingly put the business they work for at risk. The real truth is that human error is responsible for the vast majority of company data breaches. We are all aware of cyberattacks, but most of us also think we are too smart to […]
How to Identify a Text Message Scam
May 3, 2023
Last year there was a record increase in spam text messages. Scammers sent billions of texts and coerced victims out of more than $10 billion collectively. While many of us have gotten more savvy about filtering out email scams, text message scams do manage to fool many, even those of us who think we are […]
How do Password Managers Work?
April 26, 2023
The best way to avoid a hacker breaking into your online accounts and accessing your information is a strong password. We all know our passwords should be long, complex, and incorporate a variety of letters, numbers, and symbols. It’s a good idea not to use the same password for multiple accounts, but realistically, most of […]
Local Data Destruction Services Keep Personal Information Safe
March 27, 2023
Keeping your personal information – as well as your business information – safe should be one of your highest priorities. If you are cavalier with disposing of documents containing personal information, you can put yourself, your business, and your clients at a real risk of identity theft and all the fallout that can come from […]
Misconceptions About Hard Drive Destruction
March 15, 2023
If you have a hard drive you no longer need, you probably have questions about how to dispose of it securely. The data stored on it may include personal and financial information about your company, staff, and customers. Clearing the information isn’t as thorough as many would like to think it is. A knowledgeable data […]
What Uber’s Latest Data Breach Means to Your Business Data Security Measures
February 2, 2023
Data breaches happen with alarming regularity. Data security should be at the top of every company’s list of priorities, no matter how big or small your organization is. In 2022 alone, there were over 4,100 publicly disclosed data breaches, resulting in the exposure of around 20 billion records. It’s essential that you take every precaution […]
What Kind of Information is Stored on Your Commercial Office Machines?
January 11, 2023
You know you need to shred your sensitive paper documents. You know you need to destroy your old hard drives. But to be truly secure, that may not be enough. Depending on how often you use some of your office equipment, you could have a year’s worth of information stored in your printer, scanner, or […]
How a Data Security Self-Assessment Can Impact Your Business
November 30, 2022
How good is your data security? And more importantly, how do you know? You may think that since you haven’t had any issues with cyber-attacks or data breaches, you’re ok, but that way of thinking can be dangerous. How do you really know that you are protected? Leveraging a self-assessment of your data security best […]
Experience and Reliability: Choosing a Data Destruction Service
November 7, 2022
Once you’ve made the decision to outsource your data destruction, the next step is to find the right service provider. It’s always tempting to go with the lowest price or the biggest name, but the best choice for a data destruction service is one who will be responsive, reliable, and who has the right experience […]
Could Your Business Benefit From a One-Time Purge Shred?
October 25, 2022
Many businesses, no matter the size, benefit from contracting a professional shredding service to handle document and hardware destruction. However, some businesses, for whatever reason, don’t have the need for a regular shredding service. When documents pile up, a one-time purge shred can take care of everything quickly and efficiently.
