ScrapItOut.com Now Providing Video Chain-of-Custody
[author:david thomas Public time:Jan 21, 2006] |
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Organizations often handle the task of data destruction internally. Included in this mix are servers, computers, flash memory and even cell phones. As data may be sensitive, many decision makers are reluctant to outsource this requirement.
"Security and trust are huge concerns. Many service providers in the market are recyclers or resellers focused on recouping value from old equipment. Secure data disposal is not their primary objective. Fortunately, companies committed to secure electronic information destruction do exist." Said David Thomas of ScrapItOut.com.
Mr. Thomas cautions that handling data destruction internally could create the exact scenario it is intended to stop. "Companies should think of the threat posed by internal staff. Executives need to consider who is a bigger threat, an outsider with little knowledge of their industry or the angry employee who knows exactly what they are looking for?"
A 2004 computer crime and security survey by the Computer Security Institute and the Federal Bureau of Investigation claims insiders commit approximately 83% of all computer and Internet related crime against businesses.
"Even if employees are trustworthy, they frequently have conflicting tasks. Due to its tedious nature, data disposal is often a low priority. This attitude could haunt firms. Imagine your information falling into the wrong hands. Just one mistake could be very harmful." Thomas added, "Outsourcing the job just makes good business sense. Because this allows employees to concentrate on their primary job functions, leading to time and cost savings. Furthermore, clients can be assured that companies like ScrapItOut, which make data destruction their livelihood, are serious about safeguarding their data."
Organizations cannot audit themselves. The only way to be in compliance is with an unbroken and documented chain-of-custody. Without an unbroken chain-of-custody, you are not truly compliant. Furthermore, you are 100% exposed to the downstream risks.
Based in Austin, Texas, Scrap It Out handles the proper destruction of business information and records, as well as, environmentally friendly computer disposal.
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