Explore key topics such as
Data Backup and Recovery,
Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and
Data Security.
As businesses increasingly modernize their infrastructures to meet demands for AI integration, cloud computing, and sustainability, the management of end-of-life technology has surfaced as a significant risk factor. With data privacy regulations now enforced in 144 countries and 20 U.S. states, the spotlight is firmly on how organizations handle the deletion, destruction, and disposal of sensitive data.
Security teams are under heightened scrutiny, with a staggering 86% of enterprises reporting data breaches within the past three years. The risks are compounded by the fact that accidental data leaks can be as damaging as direct attacks. Alarmingly, nearly 17% of data compromises can be traced back to reassigned devices or drives that contained sensitive information—an avoidable vulnerability that many organizations still fail to address.
Despite the clear risks, numerous organizations continue to rely on outdated data disposal methodologies and manual tracking systems, which leaves them lacking the audit-ready proof that regulatory bodies now require.
In an upcoming webinar, Blancco’s CTO, Russ Ernst, and Group Legal Counsel, George Janssen, will delve into these pressing issues. They plan to discuss how emerging regulations in privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics are redefining corporate responsibilities concerning end-of-life data.
The discussion will also explore the alarming trend of data breaches stemming from gaps in data disposal practices, rather than merely from vulnerabilities in active systems. The presenters will outline how implementing certified and automated data erasure methods can not only create defensible audit trails but also significantly minimize risk, operational costs, and burdens on IT resources.
Participants can expect actionable strategies for securing the final phase of the data lifecycle, ensuring that organizations are better prepared to navigate the intricate landscape of data security.