Data breaches can strike any industry, but some sectors face higher risks due to the nature of the data they handle. Here’s a look at which industries are most at risk—supported by external data—and practical, tailored advice—including secure data destruction—to help with data breach prevention. 1. Healthcare According to the IBM Cost of a Data...Continue Reading
Today’s shipping warehouses handle not just goods, but vast amounts of sensitive data—customer addresses, supply chain details, and business information that, if compromised, could severely damage reputation and operations. Warehouse data security compliance ensures that your facility meets regulatory requirements and protects all types of sensitive data from threats, including proper handling and secure disposal....Continue Reading
In manufacturing, mistakes are inevitable. Whether it’s a misprint, defective batch, or outdated packaging, off-spec products are a reality of production. However, how these products are disposed of matters more than many businesses realize. Improper off-spec product disposal without secure shredding exposes companies to brand reputation risks, legal consequences, and regulatory noncompliance. What Are Off-Spec...Continue Reading
In today’s digital age, businesses hold more personal information than ever—from employee records and customer data to confidential financial documents. While cybersecurity garners attention, physical data disposal often remains a weak link. When disposal practices are sloppy or noncompliant, the people whose information you handle—customers, employees, contractors—are the ones who suffer. That’s why robust identity...Continue Reading
When it comes to document retention, your organization can’t afford to let employees make judgment calls. Record retention schedules set clear expectations. Everyone on staff can look at a document and know whether it can be shredded right away or should be kept in the records. Following a good record retention schedule should keep your...Continue Reading
In most offices, there’s always a printer, computer, or other device that’s on its last legs and needs to be replaced. And, if pressed, you could probably put your hands on an old phone or broken fax machine, taking up space in storage. Secure office electronics disposal needs to be an ongoing strategy to protect...Continue Reading
Every organization needs secure shredding services. Whether it’s a weekly pickup or yearly cleanout, you must have a reliable way to destroy secure documents, hard drives and other sensitive materials. There’s a lot to consider when you’re comparing local shredding companies, so focusing on NAID AAA Certified services is a good start. Any shredding service...Continue Reading
It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in, who your customers are, or how big you are: your organization has a great deal of sensitive information to protect. Media shredding is one of the strategies you should be using to help safeguard that information. As data breaches become more and more common, every organization needs to...Continue Reading
Between Amazon and food delivery apps, you can get nearly anything you want delivered right to your organization’s door. Your private documents and obsolete hard drives can even be destroyed right in your parking lot with on-site shredding services. But is convenience worth the tradeoffs that come with this shredding strategy? The answer is: It...Continue Reading
No two businesses have the exact same way of doing things, but most business leaders would probably agree that cost efficiency and security are key factors that drive decision making. So, shredding services need to offer ways for businesses to customize their services without sacrificing data security or budget. The best way to find out...Continue Reading
