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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 […]
Keep or Shred? How to Handle Sensitive Documents
January 26, 2023
The world is becoming increasingly paperless, and that means that we can proceed into the new year with cleaned out and decluttered filing cabinets. When you are ready to purge your paperwork, you may have questions about what to keep, what to toss, and what needs to be shredded.
Items You Should Be Shredding
January 18, 2023
When shredding sensitive information to protect your data, you might only be considering your printed paper documents. However, shredding isn’t limited only to paper, and isn’t limited only to the office. There are quite a few things you should be shredding to protect your own personal sensitive information in addition to your business information.
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 […]
Establishing a Confidential Document Plan for Remote Workforce
December 7, 2022
The pandemic taught many companies that a good amount of work can be done remotely. While this started for health and safety reasons, it can also help cut costs and reduce the amount of commuters on the road every day. Remote work is here to stay. Many companies have invested in remote work tools over […]
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 […]
Don’t Click That Link! What to Do When a Scam Looks Legit
October 31, 2022
Nobody intentionally opens a phishing email. It’s a successful way for data thieves to walk right through your information door because they create emails that look totally legit. As time goes on, email scams become more and more sophisticated. If you’ve been a victim of email scams in the past, you know this truth all […]
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.
