Client Overview
HHA Exchange, a prominent US-based service provider with an extensive operations department in India, needed to decommission 372 IT assets. Given the sensitive nature of their operations, they required a reliable partner to ensure secure data sanitization and asset disposal.
Client Requirement
Our client came directly to seek our services from their headquarter in the United States of America with clear specifications as follows:
- Data Sanitization: Data destruction to the level where none of the data can be recovered in any form.
- Hard Disk (HDD) Destruction: Formatting or shredding of computer discs, or complete disposal of them.
- Full IT Asset Destruction: Disposal of all IT assets particularly SSDs local memory cards and any other storage medias without compromising on safety.
Our Solution
As the security of the client’s work was considered as one of the highest priorities, eradicating the threat of information leakage and unauthorized access, we developed a complex and strict procedure for the elimination of all kinds of data and IT products using data sanitization:
- HDD Destruction: We used a particular magnet tool to demagnetize the hard disks and indeed expunge the memory of all their data. This method is one of the most effective methods of data sanitization, which guarantees that it is impossible to recover data.
- SSD Destruction: Again, because of the difference in storage technology, we suggested that the SSDs be sliced into 2mm thick slivers. This approach is a very accurate approach of data elimination, which doesn’t allow recovery of the stored data since the storage cells are erased.
- Proof of Destruction: Strikingly, we were able to capture through videos and photographs all the destruction that was being done on the building. This information was made available to the client to ensure that all data sanitization services and destruction processes where done as the client requested.
- On-site Processing: Each machine, laptop, and every storage device was sealed and transported safely to the client’s office where the destruction process had to start. Special care was taken to properly handle each of the assets so that when destroyed, it was properly sanitized following best practices.
Results
The entire data sanitization and destruction process was completed with precision, meeting all of HHA Exchange’s requirements. The client received comprehensive proof of destruction, ensuring peace of mind that their sensitive data was securely erased and their IT assets were properly disposed of.
This case highlights our expertise in handling complex data sanitization needs, demonstrating our commitment to security, compliance, and customer satisfaction through our advanced data sanitization services.
