Posts Tagged ‘e-waste’
Do You Know the Cost of a Data Breach in 2022?
Do you know the average cost of a data breach in 2022? If your business manages any type of proprietary information, whether paper or digital, you should. Every year the Ponemon Institute releases their “Cost of a Data Breach Study” where they analyze the lasting cost and impact of information security breaches. According to the…
Read More10 Reasons Augusta Data Storage is a Game-Changer for Information Security
If your organization manages any proprietary information, are you doing everything you can to protect yourself and your clients and ensure information security? Whether you’re a health provider, a financial institution, a law office, service provider, or retail establishment, chances are you are managing some type of secure data on a daily basis. Think you…
Read MoreWhat is E-Waste?
If you’re using any type of electronic devices, chances are you’re generating e-waste. According to a recent National Geographic article, the average American household generates over 176 pounds of electronic waste every year, and that e-waste accounts for over 70% of the toxic heavy-metal waste found in many of the world’s landfills. But, what IS e-waste, and what…
Read MoreHow to Make the Most of Our E-Waste Solutions
Threats to Information & The Environment It’s no secret that information threats in the digital realm are increasing every day, but did you know that these threats don’t just exist via the internet or on your servers, but also on your end-of-life electronics? What is your process for regulating old laptops, cellphones, tablets, and even…
Read More6 Things to Know About Using our Drop-Off Shredding Service
Secure shredding provides a lot of benefits. From ensuring your documents do not end up in the wrong hands to providing some added environmental benefits, and of course, emptying up those storage areas that were clogged up with documents you didn’t need but weren’t sure how to get rid of. This isn’t just something small…
Read MoreTechnology Risks Related to Information Security
Technology is an amazing thing, and for businesses, it can also be a dangerous one. With the rapid advancements in technology that we have seen in the last decade, it’s no surprise that the lifetime for consumer and business-based electronic devices is shortening. Items that used to be out of date after four or five…
Read MoreE-Solutions and Environmental Stewardship
In a time where “green practices” have the spotlight and buzz words like climate change and recycling can be heard all over, its important to take a moment to focus on the reality of our global environmental state. With the footprint of landfills growing and the amount of consumable goods seeming to multiply everyday it…
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