October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month — a reminder that protecting data doesn’t stop at firewalls and strong passwords. It also includes what happens when your business retires old computers, hard drives, backup tapes, and smart devices.
For industries like healthcare, finance, education, and beyond, compliance is non-negotiable. Laws such as HIPAA, GLBA, FACTA, and state privacy regulations require documented proof that sensitive information is destroyed securely. Failing to meet these standards isn’t just risky — it can mean regulatory fines, legal action, and reputational damage.
The Compliance Gap Many Businesses Miss
Deleting files or sending old equipment to a recycler doesn’t guarantee your data is gone. Without proper destruction, confidential information can still be recovered — leaving your organization exposed.
That’s where SecurShred comes in. As a NAID AAA Certified facility, we meet the highest standards for secure destruction and compliance.
✅ 3 Ways SecurShred Keeps You Audit-Ready
- Certified Destruction — Our NAID AAA Certification means we follow globally recognized processes that align with NIST 800-88, HIPAA, GLBA, and FACTA requirements.
- Chain of Custody — From pickup to final destruction, every step is tracked and handled by trained, background-checked staff.
- Proof for Auditors — We issue Certificates of Destruction that satisfy auditors, regulators, and client security reviews.
A Cybersecurity Action Step for October
As your business reviews its security policies this Cybersecurity Awareness Month, take a closer look at your end-of-life technology. Retiring old devices without certified destruction is a compliance risk you don’t need to carry.
Partnering with SecurShred ensures your business data is destroyed securely, your compliance requirements are met, and you have the documentation to prove it.
👉 Contact us today to schedule your secure destruction service and keep your business audit-ready.
