Are you an IT expert seeking information on the most up-to-date best practices for disposing of IT equipment?
The Information Technology industry has grown more intricate with various areas of expertise. While you may excel in your specific role, it doesn’t necessarily translate to being skilled in decommissioning IT equipment.
IT professionals understand the significance of safeguarding sensitive data within their organization, whether it pertains to confidential internal procedures or the personally identifiable information of clients. Ensuring that data stored on legacy equipment remains secure is crucial to prevent unauthorized access.
Are Old Computers and Servers Safe to Recycle?
Reputable companies follow data erasure standards like NIST 800-88 for secure disposition of IT assets.
The DoD adopted the NIST standard in 2014 to align governmental and civilian standards.
NIST standards ensure alignment with FISMA and provide a safe experience for recycling old IT equipment.
Verify compliance with data erasure standards
Utilize NIST standard for data wipes to ensure safety and compliance with organizational policy
OEM onboard utilities may not meet accredited standards for data wipes
Consider hiring an experienced IT asset disposition company for proper erasure and destruction processes
Remote Data Wiping, Disposal & Reuse
ITAD partner will use NIST-compliant erasure software onsite or offsite
Disks can be removed or left intact when sending storage and server racks offsite
The team creates a list of old IT equipment for the ITAD partner before leaving the Data Center.
Onsite solutions for erasure, destruction, and recycling
Offsite destruction is more cost-effective compared to onsite erasure/destruction.
Onsite wipes and destruction involve additional expenses and time-consuming processes.
Choosing offsite destruction can help minimize the negative impact on your IT budget.
Choose the right ITAD partner for enhanced security and compliance.
Sureworks Infotech Pvt Ltd Professional Services consists of expert field engineers, project managers, and system engineers who are well-equipped to assist in ensuring smooth IT infrastructure support operations to complement your existing team. Our Data Center professional services feature a dedicated team of IT asset disposition specialists who offer services such as Data Center storage migration, asset re-deployment, secure data destruction on-site or off-site, hardware recycling, and equipment resale.
Get in touch with our team now to discover how we can support your upcoming ITAD project!
