Secure and Certified Destruction
Why is proper IT asset disposition critical when a corporate asset reaches the end of its “useful life”?
Most IT assets contain some form of information; properly disposing of them is imperative. In today’s business environment, companies follow strict information security guidelines to ensure their information does not fall into the wrong hands.
Who should handle your IT Asset Disposition Projects?
Choosing the right vendor for IT asset disposition is critical for organizations to ensure proper handling of their retired assets. When selecting a vendor, it’s important to consider their experience, certifications, and compliance with industry standards and regulations. The vendor should have a well-defined process for data destruction, environmentally safe disposal, and proper documentation. It’s also important to evaluate their track record and reputation in the industry. By choosing the right vendor for IT asset disposition, organizations can have peace of mind knowing that their retired assets are being handled securely, safely, and ethically.
Why should Vital Records, Inc. be your vendor of choice for your secure IT Asset Disposition?
Vital Records, Inc. has been a trusted leader in the data protection industry since 1980. Supporting the requirements of some of the largest clients in the world and exceeding their strict security protocols. VRI understands the importance of the handling and storage of critical IT assets.
Type of Assets for Destruction:
- DRIVES
Hard Disk Drives (HDD)
Solid State Drives (SSD) - DATA CARTRIDGES
3480/3590
DLT/LTO
4mm/8mm
3420 Reels
etc - MISC. STORAGE DEVICES
CD/DVD
USB Drives
Diskettes - Network Equipment
PC’s/Servers
Switches
Portable Devices
Etc
Methods of Secure Destruction:
- INCINERATION
(offsite only)
Magnetic Tape at a “Waste to Energy Facility” - DEGAUSSING
(onsite/offsite options)
Hard Disk Drives (HDD)
Data Cartridges - SHREDDING
(onsite/offsite options)
Hard Disk Drives (HDD)
Solid State Drives (SSD)
Data Cartridges
Network Equipment - Contact VRI to discuss specific requirements
Chain of Custody and Validation:
- CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION
Upon completion of each project, the customer is provided with certificates for proof of destruction - INVENTORY
(optional)
Barcode scan of all assets prepared for destruction. - VALIDATION
(optional)
Comparison of assets pulled for destruction against a customer-supplied list. - COC IMAGES
(optional)
Note:
COC is an abbreviation for
Chain of Custody
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