Ten Actions You Must Take to Safely Dispose of Computers

Even in the finest of circumstances, computers are phased out and we need to determine the appropriate way to get rid of them.

TechRepublic Premium presents the below assortment of suggestions for secure device disposal.

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Tip 4: Be systematic

Maintain a structured approach for the decommissioning procedure to ensure that no step is overlooked at any juncture. This is particularly crucial when handling numerous computers simultaneously, like when an entire department ceases operations — however, it holds significance at all times.

Avoid depending solely on the checklist to guide your thought process. Delve into every aspect of the respective system, its functionalities, and any possible security risks that spring to mind.

Integrate new protocols into the checklist when encountering a potential threat that may become pertinent again in the future. Not all items on the checklist need to be pertinent in every scenario for it to be a useful supplement to the checklist.

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Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.

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