Solid state data storage devices range from SSDs (Solid State Drives) to cell phones. This variety can make it seem hard to properly dispose of them all when it comes time to decommission them. Fortunately, there is no need for it to be difficult. Our Phiston MediaVise Compact V-Spike SSD Destroyer can permanently disable the […]

Many companies have taken strong steps to improve their complete data security. Sites run with secure certificates (SSL capabilities), locked cabinets keep the paper-based information, and computers have strong passwords protecting sensitive information. These are all good steps, and if your company has taken them, it has done much to protect the information it has

When it comes time for a company to properly dispose of their data, security takes on an added level of importance. After all, simply wiping the data away is not always sufficient. There is a wide range of negative outcomes that can result from this practice. Phiston Technologies specializes in the sort of secure destruction

The proper disposal of a hard drive may not seem like a crucial task but companies that do not rely on professionals are placing themselves at serious risk. A hard drive crusher offers all sorts of unique advantages that a business may not always consider. Let’s take a closer look at advantages of a hard

Whether you are a large, multi-million dollar corporation, or a small mom & pop supporting your community, your data is your company’s most sensitive asset. Credit card numbers, personally identifiable information, and trade secrets all reside on the hard drive within your computers. Securing that data when replacing those hard drives is the most overlooked

1. Quietness: In day-to-day operations, businesses want their machine to be as quiet as possible when in use; even if the destroyer is in a dedicated space or in the basement, the last thing they want is everyone in the building to know the destroyer is at work. Phiston Technologies understands this need and has

Data protection is one of the most important business priorities for 2018. Increased data regulation and public backlash for poor security are forcing companies to build up internal cybersecurity procedures and fast responses to data leaks. In response to this, more and more companies are switching to data storage in the cloud. When third parties

Businesses understand the importance of security. They lock their doors, install alarms, and hire security guards. Unfortunately, too many of them don’t give their data security the same priority as their physical security. They underestimate both their risk of becoming a data breach victim and its consequences to their business. All businesses, large or small,

Data security lapses can and do lead to data breaches. Depending on what happens to the stolen information, the damage can be severe to such a degree that the victimized company may shut business. Victimized businesses may face customer lawsuits, fines, increased insurance rates, and loss of their loyal customer base. A damaged reputation spread

It’s easy to confuse data security with a strong firewall and other protections against cyber attacks. This aspect of the concept is undoubtedly important to making sure that any confidential and data you store remains safe; however, it’s far from the entire strategy. In fact, your employees may be the single biggest determinant on whether

SSD hard drives are sensitive to power issues. Every year, there are countless cases where someone fries their solid state drive because they used a faulty power cable, the wrong cable for their modular power supply, or there was a surge at the outlet and they weren’t using a surge protector. Just like that and

In decades past, security amounted to protecting valuable on-premises items. Today, criminals also target intangible items such as the data stored in your computers and servers. It doesn’t matter that an asset is digital. If it has value, cyber criminals will go after it. They have multiple ways of finding security vulnerabilities that expose sensitive

It seems so simple: your company is disposing of an old hard drive, so you simply wipe the data and recycle it. After all, what could possibly happen? As it turns out, quite a bit. As any security expert knows, simply wiping the data from your hard drive is not enough to actually delete it

Data breaches often occur from overlooked data security threats. If all of your efforts focus on hardening your networks against online hackers, then your data breaches will likely occur elsewhere. There are many ways that cybercriminals can get to your data. This is why a robust defense requires a broader approach to data security that

In an increasingly digital world, data security is becoming more important as predators seek to steal electronic information. Staying on top of the best security practices is important as you can be sure that those with malicious intent are evolving as well. What many people with the exception of computer professionals may not know is