Are You Sitting on a Pile of Liability?

eLoop helps companies stay secure

Data storage today is a big deal. No longer are companies storing their financial reports and client information on a stack of paper. There are massive databases stored on storage drives that hold essential information from a company's operations. These systems work as long as a company can protect the integrity of the data being held in these systems, but unprotected computers and other storage devices can lead to an exposure of sensitive data. 

Old unused electronics sitting around in your office are a data liability risk. If you're holding onto old laptops and computers, there's probably more than just outdated software on those hard drives — there may be valuable financial reports, client lists and more. Even if that's not the case, you never know what personal info might have been left on them by employees who have since left your company and taken valuable company information with them.

All of this old IT equipment holds a massive liability risk as anyone from employees to thieves could potentially take this data and use it for their own means. When's the last time you really cleaned out your office? If you're like most people, there are corners with old unused electronics or even just cords waiting for a home. 

Every company has their own treasure trove of junk collecting dust somewhere after a tech refresh. Technology refreshes are always fun, but when you end up with old unused electronics, those aren't so much fun. Those pieces of forgotten technology sitting around in your home or office can be a data risk.

Our Business Development Manager, Jeremy Gaston, goes over his experiences dealing with businesses that kept their old electronics in closets for sometimes up to five years. Give it a watch.