IT Security Tip: Don’t Just Throw Out That Old Computer

Gettingrid of old computers or servers? Did you know that the components used intechnology equipment are not landfill-safe? On top of the environmental hazards,unprotected e-waste typically contains a lot of confidential and privateinformation in the form of saved passwords, Internet history, and files left onthe retired computer or server.

Asa first prevention step, find a local recycling facility where e-waste can besafely disposed of. And make sure to take the following No. 1 securityprecaution before you haul it off: remove and destroy the hard drives. A drilland hammer usually do the trick just fine. Alternatively, many companies thatshred paper documents will also destroy your hard drives.

TechRockstars Inc, located at 850 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016 offers freee-waste recycling services to its clients! Just let them know and they willpick up your old hardware and make sure it is properly recycled.

Don’tforget other e-waste such as mobile phones, copy machines, and any other devicethat ever touched your company data. Give serious thought to what data is onany device before you recycle it.

Call Tech Rockstars at (626) 533-1436.

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