How to Recycle Servers and Server Components Securely
Retired servers should not be treated like ordinary office trash. A server can contain hard drives or SSDs, memory, processors,
Data Security & Destruction
Hard-drive destruction, data wiping, NIST SP 800-88, SSD destruction, chain of custody, certificates of destruction
How to Destroy Data on an Old Hard Drive Safely
An old hard drive can still hold tax documents, customer records, passwords, emails, photos, and proprietary files long after the
Does Formatting a Hard Drive Erase Data Permanently?
Formatting a hard drive does not always permanently erase the data stored on it. A quick format mainly rebuilds the
Data Wiping vs. Factory Reset: Why They Are Not the Same
A factory reset and a data wipe can both make a device look empty, but they are not automatically the
Hard Drive Shredding vs. Data Wiping: Which Should Your Business Use?
When a business retires computers, servers, storage systems, or other IT equipment, deleting files or formatting a drive is not