A study by two MIT students highlights the major issues with simply selling old hard drives online.  The study, titled “A Remembrance of Data Passed: A Study of Disk Sanitization Practices,” examined 158 disk drives acquired from computer shops, salvage yards, swap meets, and eBay Inc.’s online auction site eBay.com. According to the analysis, 117

Morgan Stanley’s settlement highlights the dangers of outsourcing your hard drive destruction. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney has agreed to settle charges with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for its shocking failure to protect the personal information. In more than one instance, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (MSSB) failed to adequately protect the personal information of

Phiston Technologies will be attending the Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit and Expo slated for September 27 to 28 in Washington, DC. The conference features an array of high-powered speakers who are leading lights in the field of technology and innovation, while some are notable personalities in the national defense sector. What is the conference about?

In this era of the Covid-19, a significant number of people are working from home. Companies and businesses have allowed their employees to work remotely to protect their lives and reduce congestion in the workplace. However, working remotely puts employees and organizations at the risk of cyber attacks since information and data have to be

Digital storage and media devices keep governments, banks, and stealth startups moving forward. However, the information stored on their computers and servers contains account data, personally identifiable information, and a swath of other information not intended for prying eyes or competition. So how do you ensure old media are of no use to others? Enter

Before the turn of the century, improper data destruction was relatively easy; the fire that burned down the Library of Alexandria is a testament to that. The shift to keeping valuable and/or sensitive information on digital devices meant that those who want your data had devised methods to obtain it. Just as criminals trawling through

When it comes to data destruction, many companies automatically assume that outsourcing the job is the best option. This is absolutely not the case. There are several reasons why destroying your data in-house can be more secure than relying on 3rd party services.  1. Security Many companies don’t realize that there are several laws to

Data security begins from the moment the information is created and ends when it’s destroyed. Whether it’s new or old data, it’s important to be secure in every way your data is handled. Destroying the data is no exception. But what’s the best way to destroy your data and how can you ensure you’re keeping it