Security is top priority for any company that handles sensitive documents that contain personal or critical business information.

We offer insight on how security plays a role in all our shredding services, and some of the best reasons to make sure you select the right shredding company and protect the documents in your office through every step of your document management plan.

The Benefits of a Clean Desk Policy

by | August 24, 2018 | Security | 3 min read
Clean desk policies ensure a tidy, professional, and secure office. Learn about why more office buildings are enforcing clean desk policies and how your business can benefit from one. Watch the video or read the transcript below to learn more. Video Transcript What Is a Clean Desk Policy? A...

What to Shred and What You Can Trash

by | August 9, 2018 | Security | 3 min read
Shredding private documents is necessary to protect your private information—but if you are paying for shredding services, you don’t want to shred materials that can be tossed. The video below goes through 4 main types of information that are absolutely crucial to shred. Safely destroying these documents will ensure...

Shredding After Scanning: Going Digital Securely

by | June 20, 2018 | Security | 3 min read
Scanning your documents and going digital can save a ton of space—but only if you get rid of the old documents once they’ve digitized. Learn about the benefits of using a professional service that can both scan and shred your documents to keep your home or office organized and...

How Cross-Cut Shredding Provides a Step Up On Security

by | April 30, 2018 | Security | 2 min read
There are several tactics when it comes to information security. From preventative measures to strategies for protecting both electronic and physical files, there are manual and automated processes and varying levels of security. Here we will focus on one of the most secure protection methods of information protection: cross-cut...

Blackout Roller Stamps—Are They Really More Secure?

by | April 18, 2018 | Security | 3 min read
Choosing the correct method of information protection for your company is a big task. This video and accompanying transcript go over the difference between using document shredding and ink roller stamps to protect your sensitive information. Find out which option saves time, is more secure, and is most cost...

Are Ink Roller Stamps Secure?

by | April 16, 2018 | Security | 4 min read
There are a variety of methods when it comes to protecting private business and personal information. Document shredding is a tested, secure means of destroying sensitive information, but what about ink roller stamps? What Are Ink Roller Stamps? Ink roller stamps are exactly what you would expect them to...

What is Chain of Custody and What Role Does It Play In Shredding?

by | February 27, 2018 | Security | 3 min read
Chain of custody has several meanings, but relating to the document shredding industry it’s specifically referencing a paper trail that tracks the document destruction process. Shredding sensitive documents is required in many industries and recommended for all businesses. Securely destroying your files keeps the private information of your employees,...

Viruses, Hackers, and Other Electronic Threats: Are You Prepared?

by | July 21, 2016 | Security | 7 min read
With the advent of digital technologies and information has come a period of great advancement in business. The use of more accessible and organized electronic systems for managing information brought with it massive growth across the spectrum of business functions—stretching from improved work efficiency and productivity all the way...

Avoid Violating Chain of Custody

by | Updated December 4, 2015 | Security | 3 min read
Everyone who is running a business hopes to see their company thrive, and in order to make that happen, they must use certain strategies to help them be successful. One mistake that many companies run into is not treating their documents as delicately as they should. Keeping documents safe...