Five Methods Of Destroying Information Beyond Just Shredding
If you manage to shred every piece of paper in your office, guess what? All that information you just destroyed is easily still vulnerable to criminals, hackers and other unsavory characters. No shredding task is done until information stored electronically on hard drives is also wiped out for good.
In our modern day, most people understand that paper has become secondary to computer-stored information. Yet, there tends to be a kind “disconnect” when it comes to computer hardware.
A typical hard drive holds hundreds of thousands, if not millions of files. Most businesses have scads of files they have long since forgotten about. However, these files still exist and every file represents a potential security breach.
A business owner in the Denver area who needs to tackle information destruction might search for “Paper Shredder Denver” and find a ton of providers. That is just the starting point. You still have to choose a method of destruction that gets the job done for your business while not destroying your budget.
Consider these key options:
- You can purchase software designed to “wipe” your hard drive. However, such software is highly variable. It may not be a total solution.
- A hard drive can also be degaussed using magnetic fields or electromechanical pulses. But even this is not always a one-size-fits-all solution.
- Another option is to mechanically “punch through” hard drive chassis and platter. The equipment is inoperable, but the information remains on the hard drive.
- A more thorough option is to literally shred the hard drive into pieces. Though that may sound fun, trusting a professional is a much better option.
- The “nuclear option” literally disintegrates your hard drive using specialized equipment. This option reduces the hardware to tiny bits. This is a “for sure” option, although tends to be more costly and time-consuming.
Once you have searched online for “Paper shredder Denver,” ask your list of providers which options they have available and make sure they have one that is right for you. If you are also looking to save time, contact XpresShred. They have all of these options and can help you choose the best for your business.
