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BYOD gives workers familiarity with devices

Category: Data destruction

30 April, 2013

The bring your own device (BYOD) trend has become an important way of working for many modern businesses. It has completely transformed the conventional model of employment, as staff no longer need to be in their office to complete their daily duties, adding more flexibility and convenience for ... read more>>

Data destruction should be kept in mind by businesses

Category: Data destruction

28 February, 2013

The introduction of new technology has meant that there is now more data than ever before stored on company networks. Cloud computing allows staff to download and examine information from remote locations, but with these new techniques come fresh security risks. It is wise for businesses to p... read more>>

Businesses now 'more aware' of data destruction

Category: Data destruction

6 February, 2013

Companies are aware of the importance of having a safe data destruction system, according to Ben Rothke, an information security professional. He has claimed that the data destruction market has remained static for the past few years, with more and more businesses adopting cloud technology. ... read more>>

Data destruction is as important as ever

Category: Data destruction

5 February, 2013

As big data continues to evolve and improve, a number of security issues must also adapt. However, one issue that has remained static is the importance of data destruction. Businesses have always had to ensure that their data is erased securely, should they need to dispose of it. With mor... read more>>

Data destruction crucial where IT hardware is leased

Category: Data destruction

18 January, 2013

If businesses are leasing IT hardware, they need to ensure data destruction is carried out at the end of the contract. Should the business or organisation hand back the computers, servers or other hardware, there should be no trace left of their confidential information. Writing for Busines... read more>>

Data destruction 'crucial when replacing IT hardware'

Category: Data destruction

15 January, 2013

Businesses cannot afford to take chances with end of life-devices when it comes to sensitive information, it has been claimed. Writing for Bloomberg Businessweek, Verne Kopytoff claimed that too many firms are failing to destroy the data contained on redundant hardware units. And this means t... read more>>

Data destruction is a must

Category: Data destruction

18 December, 2012

When implementing cloud technology, one significant risk that business managers may not consider is the threat posed by data that is not deleted. After technology has run its course in the business and is no longer needed, companies are urged to delete the data stored on it. Although it m... read more>>

Data deletion is the only answer for BYOD protection

Category: Data destruction

11 December, 2012

The majority of companies are now taking advantage of BYOD policies - with greater flexibility allowing employees to work from home, as well as being contactable at a greater range of locations and times. BYOD also saves companies money if employees use their own devices, with businesses able to... read more>>

Poor BYOD strategy could result in data loss, warns ISF

Category: Data destruction

3 December, 2012

A weak Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) strategy could result in serious data loss, according to the Information Security Forum (ISF). According to a recent BYOD report, the potential risks include "misuse of the device itself, outside exploitation of software vulnerabilities and the deployme... read more>>

Do you need a data management specialist?

Category: Data destruction

18 October, 2012

At the moment, the majority of companies don't actually have one specific individual who is in charge of their data management - which includes data archiving, data recovery, data destruction and the transferring of traditionally stored data to the cloud. Instead, companies work with the... read more>>