Statistics show that data security is a number one priority for small and large businesses alike. This means that along with ensuring current data is safe, you also need to develop a plan for safe destruction of old or unused devices. This task can get a bit confusing. Your destruction plan must follow the guidelines of government privacy regulations outlined by HIPPA and FACTA.
First and foremost, you need to determine what types of materials you must destroy. Some examples of popular storage devices or security sensitive items are company credit cards, flash drives, computer and printer hard drives, id badges, CDs, DVDs, and Blu Rays. Simply throwing out or erasing these items is simply not good enough.
A determined data thief or hacker can access information from these devices relatively easily. Hard drives on old computers or printers are especially vulnerable to cyber attack. This is due to the fact that even after erasing the information, someone can still access it. In order to be certain the information contained in these devices or on these items is inaccessible, they must be rendered completely useless before disposal.
After completion of your data security plan, our experts will review the plan to ensure your sensitive data is inaccessible. Then, based on your current data destruction needs, they will help you decide which data destruction device will work best for your situation.
Examples of Storage Media Destruction Devices:
- Compact V Spike SSD Destroyer: This device uses Phiston’s innovative V Spike technology to completely physically destroy Solid-State Data Storage Devices and components. This unit crushes the device with over 40,000lbs of force. It also sends a disabling jolt of electricity through the device rendering it completely useless.
- Media Dice: This device is available in full size or in a compact desktop design. The Media Dive is perfect for destroying name badges, CDs, DVDs, Blu Rays, and company credit cards. It uses a crushing and dicing action to completely pulverize the material, thus effectively reducing the item to dust.
If you are interested in learning more about our media destruction devices, please contact the experts with Phiston Technologies.
