Why do businesses need a hard disk crusher? There are a lot of reasons. First, there are pirates among us. By using a hard disk crusher, you lower the risk of third-party access and increase data security. There are legal concerns regarding the data of customers as well, including data that is of a sensitive nature, which may reside on your company server or hard drive. You need to make sure this data is completely destroyed, once your need for access is no longer important.
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So what should you look for when looking for a hard disk crusher? Here are a few important points to look for:
- Backup of important files before proceeding with destruction. Make sure to backup any files that need to remain before destruction begins. Keep the files in a secure location, such as an external (USB) removable hard drive or other source to keep data secure.
- Complete destruction of data prior to crushing the physical drive. Find a service or tool that destroys the files themselves on the drive before proceeding with the physical destruction of the drive itself. Data pirates can retrieve information from badly disposed of drives, if they are able to rejuvenate any part of the data on the drive.
- Total destruction of the physical drive. Another mistake some make is not completely destroying the physical drive. Any remnants left behind can be a way for thieves to reconstruct the drive with other parts and possibly use the information again. Make sure the destruction of the physical drive is total and irrevocable.
- Removing any traces of data to avoid identity theft by pirates. Make sure all data is gone, and no traces are left behind for anyone to possible reconstruct with unerase software.
- Clean up and recycling of the crush drives to conserve waste. Stay “earth-friendly” by recycling the drives once they are crushed and the data is removed, so that the materials can be used again, to conserve materials and reuse them.
As long as there are less than scrupulous people, media pirates, and others trying to steal or misuse others’ data, you need a hard disk crusher and other tools to protect yourself. You especially need these tools if you are business, since there is more liability regarding others’ data who entrust you with it.
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If you would like more information on how we can help with this, and ensure your data is completely destroyed, contact us. We do a complete job of total disk destruction and leave no traces behind for pirates to steal. Remember, there are pirates among us. Don’t leave your treasures behind for them to steal.
