Data Security

Remote Employee Equipment Return

What IT Managers Should Document During Remote Employee Equipment Returns

October 21, 2026 | Data Security

Image Source: iStock/kadirkaba For IT asset departments managing remote and hybrid workforces, IT equipment retrieval can be a long process:…

What is Data Breach?

Data Breach Scenarios Caused by Forgotten Company Devices

July 20, 2026 | Data Security

Most businesses have policies for passwords, phishing emails, and software updates. But something as ordinary as a forgotten laptop or…

Compliance Considerations for End-of-Life Devices (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2)

May 5, 2026 | Data Security

Image Source: iStock/BestForBest Old devices rarely get much attention once they leave the desk. They are packed, stored, or passed…

Secure Device Returns

Secure Device Returns Without Risking Costly Data Breaches

April 16, 2026 | Data Security

Imagine returning your work laptop and assuming everything important had been left with you—only to realize later that sensitive files,…

DIY Laptop Retrieval Risks

Risks of Retrieving Company Laptops Yourself: Why Employers Should Avoid

February 27, 2026 | Data Security

Image Source: iStock/sorbetto Retrieving laptops from departing employees is challenging, especially when teams work across multiple locations. Managing returns in-house…

Remote IT Assets

Secure Chain of Custody for Remote IT Assets: Preventing Data Loss

October 29, 2025 | Data Security

Image Source: iStock/sesame Beware! The company laptop sitting on your ex-employee’s bedside table is a data breach just waiting to…

Five people sitting with laptops beside a large laptop illustration

The Hidden Costs of Unreturned or Lost Devices in Organizations (and How to Fix Them)

June 13, 2025 | Data Security

Image Source: iStock/mathisworks When an employee leaves your company, whether through resignation or termination, what happens to the laptop they…

Cybersecurity

How Are “Inactive” and “Unused” Laptops Still Active Security Threats?

May 20, 2025 | Data Security

When switched off or disconnected from the internet, inactive or unreturned laptops may still contain sensitive files, saved credentials, customer…