Data Loss Prevention Best Practices
Data loss prevention (DLP) is going to become even more important now that BYOD policies are taking over. It is important to understand what steps need to be taken and what considerations need to be made in order to protect your organization and its brand. We have touched on this subject before but its […]
New study on hard drive failure rates surprises many.
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Recent data breaches once again sparks credit card technology debate
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Onsite Data Destruction: How do I get started?
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What are the consequences of not having an onsite data destruction plan?
Wouldn’t it be nice if data at rest did not have to be a concern on a failed hard drive, or on old assets being removed from your network? It would, right? Unfortunately that type of future will not be ours anytime soon. What are the REAL consequences of not having an onsite data destruction […]
Data recovered off hard drive involved in Space Shuttle crash
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4 Steps Your IT Asset Disposition Vendor Should be Taking to Protect You
4 Steps Your IT Asset Disposition Vendor Should be Taking to Protect You Most companies IT asset disposition programs are often overlooked. A formal security policy and responsible technology recycling should play a key part in your risk management strategy. It is even more important that you know what steps your IT asset disposal (ITAD) vendor is taking to ensure your company […]
FAQs
[vc_row type=”grid” video_bg=””][vc_column width=”1/2″ dp_animation=””][vc_column_text dp_animation=””] Frequently Asked Questions How do I know when it’s time to redistribute, or redeploy my organization’s technology assets? Hardware will be overtaken within three years or fewer by new models that are better, faster, and cheaper than what you paid for existing models. The life cycle of computers is […]
The Cost of a Data Breach
The Cost of a Data Breach The average data breach costs a company $5M1. The second leading cause for data breaches, behind hacking, is a lost or stolen data-bearing device. A company that fails to implement NIST or follow other government data disposal practices increases their liability risk should a data incident occur. Nearly all […]