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.

Shredder Security Levels and DIN 66399

What Are the Different Shredder Security Levels

by | Updated May 29, 2019 | Security | 4 min read
When choosing how to shred your documents you will want to consider shred size. The size of the paper shreds affects information security and possibly the cost of your service. Watch the video or read the transcript below for more in depth information on the different shredding sizes available...
Office implementing a clean desk policy.

The Benefits of a Clean Desk Policy

by | Updated May 29, 2019 | 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...
Deciding whether to shred to trash a document.

What to Shred and What You Can Trash

by | Updated May 30, 2019 | 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...
Shred your documents after you scan them to keep your information safe.

I Scanned My Files—What Do I Do With the Paper Copies?

by | Updated May 29, 2019 | Security | 3 min read
Organizing your office or home can be a big project. Sorting through old records and deciding what to keep and what to trash can take hours or even days. Once you’ve sifted through your files and decided what to keep, you might realize that housing boxes full of documents...
Scan, Shred, Secure Infographic

Shredding After Scanning: Going Digital Securely

by | Updated June 24, 2019 | 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...
Cross Cut Shredded Paper

How Cross-Cut Shredding Provides a Step Up On Security

by | Updated May 30, 2019 | 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...
Are Ink Roller Stamps Secure?

Blackout Roller Stamps—Are They Really More Secure?

by | Updated May 29, 2019 | 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...
Ink Roller Stamp Security

Are Ink Roller Stamps Secure?

by | Updated May 30, 2019 | 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...
Secure Chain of Custody for Document Shredding

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

by | Updated May 30, 2019 | 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 | Updated May 20, 2019 | 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...