The Circular Future - A Quantum Lifecycle Partners podcast

9. From Security to Sustainability: Exploring the Importance of Data Erasure for End-of-Use IT Assets with Lorri Goddard

Jun 30, 2023

The podcast delves into data destruction's importance for protecting valuable information. Lorri Goddard shares insights on data erasure and industry best practices. Topics include data security laws, IT asset disposition, and sustainability benefits of reusing products for a greener future.

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Lorri Goddard

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Quick takeaways

Data erasure ensures secure deletion of data from IT assets to prevent sensitive information exposure.

Proactive data protection is crucial to prevent financial losses and brand damage from data breaches.

IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) companies play a vital role in secure data destruction, promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Deep dives

Data Erasure vs. Data Sanitization

Data erasure involves permanently deleting data from a storage device, while data sanitization goes further by removing sensitive information from a device so that it can be reused. This process may include encryption or physical destruction in addition to erasure, ensuring the data is rendered unusable for security purposes.

Introduction

2min

Data Erasure and Data Destruction Best Practices

9min

Data Security Laws and Regulations: Safeguarding Personal Information

4min

Safeguarding Data and Sustainable IT Asset Disposition

7min

Exploring Sustainability Benefits of Reusing vs. Recycling Products for a Greener Future

3min

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Welcome to another episode of "The Circular Future". In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of data destruction and its significance in today's digital landscape.

In the modern age, organizations must prioritize information security to safeguard their valuable data. The repercussions of losing vital information can be severe for companies, resulting in financial penalties worth millions and enduring brand damage that can last for years. Shockingly, approximately half of small to medium businesses fail to survive the aftermath of a catastrophic data loss.

Fortunately, there are numerous measures we can take to mitigate these risks and exert control over our data management practices. One essential aspect is ensuring that information is thoroughly sanitized when IT devices reach the end of their life cycle. Quantum Lifecycle Partners collaborates with Blancco Technology Group, an industry leader, to employ their cutting-edge data wiping solutions for end-of-use IT devices.

To shed light on this critical subject, we have Lorri Goddard from Blancco joining us today. With 25 years of experience advising customers in the Technology space on lifecycle management and data erasure, Lorri brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to answer common questions surrounding this vital topic.

Join us as we explore the intricate world of data destruction and discover the best practices and industry insights that can help organizations navigate the challenges of ensuring data security in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

Connect with Lorri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorrigoddard/

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Want to be a guest on The Circular Future podcast? Email Sanjay Trivedi at strivedi@quantumlifecycle.com

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