Data security is becoming increasingly critical in a digital age where every piece of information is stored on electronic devices. From smartphones to vehicles and even smart appliances, exponential amounts of personal data are being stored on IT equipment, and the only way to protect data is proper data sanitization with responsible IT asset disposition.
Once IT assets are ready for retirement, they are often left in storage, where they become an afterthought. Out of sight, out of mind. Deciding what to do with retired assets can be a headache if companies do not have a disposition plan. However, partnering with an IT asset disposition provider eliminates the burden of planning and provides enterprise benefits. ITAD providers like HOBI offer robust data security solutions for retired IT hardware, including data erasure, storage security, reverse logistics, and data center decommissioning. In addition, an ITAD partner will dispose of old IT assets in an environmentally friendly manner via electronics recycling. With an ITAD provider, data and the environment are safe.
Data Sanitization Ensures Data Safety
A common misconception is that a simple reset will also clear data from used devices, but
data remains on IT assets until they are sanitized properly. ITAD providers offer data erasure to solve potential data leaks during disposition. HOBI uses an internally developed data erasure software, the HOBI Shield, that completely erases data from a device. Any devices that cannot be erased are destroyed via shredding technology to prevent further data leaks. Our team adheres to the most stringent data security protocols, compliant with NIST 800-18 and DOD standards, throughout the entire lifecycle of your IT assets.
Data Center Solutions
As keepers of large amounts of private company and employee information, hackers often target data centers and can be vulnerable if not properly secured. Because they store sensitive information, decommissioning data centers can be stressful. Professionals in the industry offer comprehensive data center solutions that minimize downtime and maximize return on assets. ITAD providers offer data center services such as decommissioning, asset management and remarketing, and relocation. HOBI provides on-site services and customized data center solutions to meet clients’ needs.
Asset Storage is Crucial
Data security doesn’t stop at erasure. During disposition, IT assets are just as vulnerable in storage as they would be on the streets, and it is essential to ensure they are stored safely and securely even after retirement. ITAD providers take extra precautions to ensure the safety of clients’ assets with external protection like cameras and padlocked cages.