Contact Us Web Portal Call Now! Toll Free 806.425.5821 THE DSS DIFFERENCE SHREDDING DESTRUCTION STORAGE CLIENT RESOURCES SERVICE AREA THE DSS SECURITY BRIEF Welcome to the DSS Security Brief where we cover trends and news related to information security, laws and regulations, best business practices and compliance. How to take control of your records Dec 1, 2021 Are you tired of searching through drawers and filing cabinets to find the right document? Do you know which of your files must be kept and which should be destroyed? Have you examined both your active and retired IT assets and developed a plan to keep the data they contain secure? Now is the time… Read More → Why your business should digitize documents Nov 1, 2021 No one knows what the future may hold. But smart business leaders do know that increasing efficiency and access to information can make their businesses more adaptable. Adaptability allows for quick reactions to changes and opportunities. A simple but powerful aspect of adaptability is in information management. File rooms are inefficient and limit access based… Read More → Is shredding necessary? Oct 4, 2021 We all want to do the right thing with the information we are responsible for. Both employees and owners have important information pass through their hands, but it is not always clear how that information should be handled. When documents are no longer needed, should you just throw them in the trash or securely shred… Read More → Does my business need secure destruction of IT assets? Sep 9, 2021 Businesses of all shapes and sizes are increasingly reliant on technology to function effectively in our modern world. Whether you are a mom and pop shop or a multi-national corporation, you need to seriously consider how you manage retired computers and devices along with the information they carry. So, does you business need to securely… Read More → Why use a professional product destruction service? Jun 14, 2021 Destroying your inventory is hardly something you think about everyday, but there are situations when product destruction is necessary. When the time comes to dispose of excess, defective, outdated or recalled products, you might consider just doing it in-house or handing it over to a recycling facility. However, in order to best protect yourself and… Read More → Professional document scanning in 4 easy steps May 20, 2021 Tired of digging through boxes and filing cabinets? Need more office space and easier ways to share data with employees both in the office and at home? It may be time to explore digitizing you files with a professional document scanning service. And there is good news, it doesn’t have to be overly complicated. In… Read More → Information security and why it matters to you Apr 8, 2021 You are busy doing your job. You may give little to no thought about what happens to the information you generate. However, information security is critical whether you are a start up, an entrepreneur, or a global enterprise. Every business creates, uses, and disposes of information. In today’s world every piece of information could be… Read More → When to shred personal documents Mar 2, 2021 For most of us, old documents are generally left untouched in a file drawer collecting dust for years. They may be out of sight and out of mind, but they are still clutter that is taking up space. Even worse, while these documents may be virtually useless to you, they are are a potential gold… Read More → Dangers of Using an Office Shredder Dec 22, 2020 In an era of identity theft and privacy breaches, more and more people are concerned with protecting their information. This has led to the steady rise of office shredders both in businesses and homes. While shredding documents is a recommended way of securely disposing of information, office shredders often give a false sense of security.… Read More → Why shred local? Oct 19, 2020 Got paper? But know it isn’t safe or environmentally responsible to just throw it in the trash? What should you do? Protect yourself and your documents by choosing to shred local. This means securely shredding your paper with our area’s most trusted shredding service provider. Do NOT be fooled by national chains that take paper… Read More → Why use a mobile shredding service Oct 1, 2020 As information security becomes increasingly important, more and more businesses want extra assurance that their physical documents are being handled and destroyed with the proper care. The best option to give you more control and oversight in this process is mobile shredding. This service uses a box truck equipped with an industrial shredder to shred… Read More → What can I do with old devices? Sep 1, 2020 Technology continues to evolve at an ever-increasing rate. As consumers race to keep up with the latest trends, old and out-dated devices are piling up. These devices maybe MP3 players, smartphones, computers, laptops and more. When you are ready to do something about these technological oldies, you have three general options: upcycle/repurpose, resell/donate or destroy/recycle.… Read More → 9 Steps to Create an RIM Strategy Jul 23, 2020 It is 2020 and life is changing. Many businesses do not know what the future may hold or what they will have to do to adapt, but there are steps you can take to make your company more flexible and better prepared to meet whatever tomorrow may hold. One of those steps is developing a… Read More → Maintaining information security when employees work from home Apr 24, 2020 In recent years, an increasing number of businesses have employees who work remotely or work from home. In the wake of COVID-19, this trend has become a new norm across the world. This arrangement promotes social distancing and offer benefits for both employer and employee. However, without proper protocols, tools, and training, remote workers can… Read More → The paper recycling process Mar 11, 2020 Do you know what happens when you recycle? At DSS, we recycle an average of 190 tons of paper every month. Let’s take a look at what happens to that paper as it goes through the recycling process. But, before we dive into the recycling process, we need to start by explaining why we should… Read More → 16 common privacy provisions Mar 10, 2020 In the past, we have discussed a growing trend in state legislation attempting to put control of personal information back into the hands of consumers. As we wait to see how Texas and eventually the Federal government will act, we can perhaps gain foresight into the future by examining provisions which commonly appear in privacy… Read More → Dangers of Reselling Devices Apr 23, 2019 A new study revealed dangers associated with reselling devices. The study found that seven out of ten devices are vulnerable to data breach and privacy risk when resold for second hand use. The researchers tested a total of 311 devices. These included 151 hard drives, 150 memory cards (such as SD cards), and 10 smartphones.… Read More → Request A Quote Name* Email* Phone* Details of your Request* CAPTCHA © 2021 DSS Document, Shredding and Storage. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy • Terms of Service • Sitemap