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Computers have come a long way since the mid-20th century. Back then, data tapes recorded miles worth of information on reels of magnetic tape. The inception of the hard disk meant that you could record immense amounts of data on a very durable and reusable media, the metal hard disk. It can keep the data […]

If you are a business owner with sensitive records and information on your old hard drives, the likelihood that you need to invest in professional hard drive destruction is very high. Using professional services to destroy hard drives isn’t just beneficial to your business, it’s a vital necessity. In this post, we’ll reveal the top

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

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

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

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

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

Not so long ago, I was having a conversation with an IT professional at a state university. The topic of discussion was what happens to all of the computers on campus when they get too long in the tooth and get herded off to that great big systems unit roundup in the sky. Their answer:

Data is the modern currency. Every company, large or small, deal in terabytes of sensitive information. It is important to protect this information because if it leaks then that can spell disaster for both customers and employees. Why Should I Destroy My Hard Drive? What makes hard drives convenient is also what makes them dangerous.

Our daily lives are inundated with such a quantity of data that we no longer think about how much information we have. Be it on our phones, our desktops, our laptops, or our flash drives, we carry the fingerprints of our digital and personal lives everywhere. More dangerously, many people leave these fingerprints everywhere. For

As technology improves, it may be time to upgrade hardware in your business. Physical hardware stores a lot of sensitive data, which you want to keep safe. Destroying the drives is the best way to eliminate the security risks when disposing of hard drives. Here are some tips that will help you with the equipment

School is just about on summer break. So, it is quiz time. It’s true/false, as we explore what you thought you knew about hard drive destruction. All hard drives are the same. Deleting my data makes it impossible to recover. Wiping my SSD drive works the same way as wiping my HDD drive. My waste hauler

Almost all modern businesses use online technology in some form during their daily workflows. Online technologies and media devices are convenient and helpful for businesses, yet they also raise security concerns. In this regard, let’s discuss why hard drive destruction is vital for modern businesses. BYOD Policies Data breaches manifest in different ways and are

So, you have decided to upgrade the computers in your office. This leaves many business owners questioning what they should do with these computers, and in particular, their hard drives. Should you store these hard drives somewhere? Should you take them out back and smash them with a baseball bat? Many business owners are unsure

In the workplace, when someone is looking to buy a new computer or wants to throw away their old hard drive, discarding it isn’t always the best choice. After all, there are always people both in and outside the workplace looking to steal info. With that said, the next time you’re thinking about the data