Understanding ITAD and E-Waste: A Comparative Analysis In our rapidly advancing tech world, the disposal of outdated or unwanted IT equipment is a growing concern. Two key terms that often come up in this context are IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and electronic waste (e-waste). While they may seem similar, they have distinct differences that businesses […]
Every time technology takes a step forward in terms of security and privacy, malicious actors seeking to exploit sensitive data also find new ways to access confidential information. In this article, we will explore the different techniques you can use to render hard drives and other storage media irretrievable and discuss the advantages and disadvantages
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If you need to store sensitive information on hard drives or other media devices, one of the most important things you should consider is how you can guarantee it will never fall into the wrong hands. Think, for example, how an organization in the healthcare sector depends on key sensitive data to provide patient care.
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Data Destruction for Businesses If you want to ensure the sensitive data stored in your hard drives is impossible to recover, you must destroy the media so it cannot be repaired. An excellent way to do this is using hard drive crushers, which use hydraulic or mechanical force to exert extreme pressure and shatter the
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Degaussing is a popular and effective method for erasing data from magnetic storage media. Many companies and organizations regularly use degaussing to permanently delete confidential information as an alternative to physically destroying o shredding a hard disk. Degaussing only works on magnetic storage devices, so you wouldn’t use this technique to deal with solid-state drives
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When it comes to disposing of old hard drives, many companies opt to use a third-party service to physically destroy the drives and ensure that any sensitive data stored on them is unrecoverable. However, there are several reasons why it may be safer to destroy hard drives in-house, rather than relying on a third-party service.
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A study by two MIT students highlights the major issues with simply selling old hard drives online. The study, titled “A Remembrance of Data Passed: A Study of Disk Sanitization Practices,” examined 158 disk drives acquired from computer shops, salvage yards, swap meets, and eBay Inc.’s online auction site eBay.com. According to the analysis, 117
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The industry leader in data erasure and mobile device diagnostics, Blancco Technology Group, released the results of a new study that examines residual data on old storage devices bought on eBay, the largest online market in the world. The study, which was done in collaboration with partner Ontrack, examined 159 drives purchased in the U.S.,
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Morgan Stanley’s settlement highlights the dangers of outsourcing your hard drive destruction. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney has agreed to settle charges with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for its shocking failure to protect the personal information. In more than one instance, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (MSSB) failed to adequately protect the personal information of
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Digital storage and media devices keep governments, banks, and stealth startups moving forward. However, the information stored on their computers and servers contains account data, personally identifiable information, and a swath of other information not intended for prying eyes or competition. So how do you ensure old media are of no use to others? Enter
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When it comes to data destruction, many companies automatically assume that outsourcing the job is the best option. This is absolutely not the case. There are several reasons why destroying your data in-house can be more secure than relying on 3rd party services. 1. Security Many companies don’t realize that there are several laws to
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Data security begins from the moment the information is created and ends when it’s destroyed. Whether it’s new or old data, it’s important to be secure in every way your data is handled. Destroying the data is no exception. But what’s the best way to destroy your data and how can you ensure you’re keeping it
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One of the most prominent reasons for the currently widespread damage caused by cyber-attacks is a lack of proper awareness. Many people and businesses believe they are immune to threats and therefore are not concerned about how severe attacks can become. If you do not have a safety plan for your data, your organization or
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With more employees working from home, you might be concerned about sensitive material that your employee manages every day. Whether it’s company information or sensitive personnel data, there are many instances where you wouldn’t want that information being hacked or public knowledge. In an office setting, you can streamline data destruction. However, there are limited resources
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Data destruction is a subject that raises fear for most large and small business owners alike. The mere thought of losing pertinent information regarding the business’s operations is something most people wouldn’t want to face. However, as technology advances, it reaches a point where modern and efficient solutions replace the old media. It is essential
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