Cinco Technologies provides NIST 800-88 compliant data destruction services throughout Columbus, Ohio. We offer secure hard drive shredding, SSD destruction, and media sanitization with full certification for businesses of all sizes.
Cinco Technologies provides comprehensive data destruction services throughout Columbus, Ohio and Central Ohio. Our NIST 800-88 compliant processes ensure complete data sanitization and physical destruction of hard drives, SSDs, backup tapes, and all storage media types. Whether you're a small business, healthcare facility, financial institution, or enterprise organization, we deliver certified data destruction that protects your sensitive information and ensures regulatory compliance.
Data breaches cost businesses millions in damages, legal fees, and reputation loss. Improper disposal of storage devices is a leading cause of data exposure. Cinco Technologies eliminates this risk through secure, certified data destruction services designed specifically for Columbus-area businesses.
Columbus businesses face strict data protection regulations depending on their industry:
Cinco Technologies' data destruction services meet or exceed all federal and state compliance requirements, providing documented proof of destruction for audit purposes.
The average data breach costs Ohio businesses $4.45 million according to recent studies. Common data breach sources include:
Professional data destruction eliminates these vulnerabilities completely.
Ohio businesses face significant legal exposure when customer, employee, or proprietary data is compromised through improper disposal. Data destruction certificates provide legal documentation that due diligence was exercised, protecting your organization from liability claims.
Columbus is home to numerous research institutions, technology companies, and innovative manufacturers. Proprietary designs, research data, trade secrets, and competitive intelligence require secure destruction when storage devices reach end-of-life.
Physical destruction of hard disk drives through industrial shredding:
Our hard drive shredding process reduces drives to pieces smaller than 2mm, making data recovery impossible. Each drive is tracked by serial number throughout the destruction process.
Solid-state drives require specialized destruction methods:
SSDs cannot be reliably sanitized through software alone due to wear-leveling and over-provisioning. Physical destruction is the only guaranteed method for SSDs.
Secure destruction of magnetic backup media:
Backup tapes often contain complete system images and represent significant data breach risks if improperly disposed.
Secure destruction of smartphones and tablets:
Shredding of CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs:
We destroy all types of data storage devices:
Contact Cinco Technologies to discuss your data destruction needs. We'll determine:
We provide secure collection services throughout Columbus and Central Ohio:
All personnel are background-checked and trained in secure data handling procedures.
For devices being remarketed or reused, we provide NIST 800-88 compliant data sanitization:
Software sanitization is appropriate for functional drives being resold or redeployed. All other devices receive physical destruction.
For devices requiring physical destruction:
Physical destruction is performed at our Columbus-area facility using industrial equipment specifically designed for storage media destruction.
Destroyed materials are recycled responsibly:
You receive comprehensive documentation:
Certificates are accepted by auditors and regulatory agencies as proof of proper data destruction.
For maximum security and convenience, we bring our mobile shredding unit to your Columbus location:
Benefits:
Best for: Financial institutions, healthcare facilities, legal offices, government agencies, and organizations with strict security policies.
Devices are collected and transported to our secure Columbus-area facility for destruction:
Benefits:
Best for: Standard office equipment, IT refresh projects, routine disposal needs, and cost-conscious organizations.
Both methods provide identical compliance and security standards with full certification.
Columbus hospitals, clinics, and medical practices require HIPAA-compliant data destruction:
We provide complete HIPAA compliance documentation including Business Associate Agreements.
Banks, credit unions, investment firms, and insurance companies in Columbus need GLBA-compliant destruction:
Columbus law offices handle sensitive client information requiring secure destruction:
Schools, colleges, and universities throughout Columbus need FERPA-compliant destruction:
Columbus businesses of all sizes require secure data destruction:
Federal, state, and local government offices in Columbus require highest-security destruction:
National Institute of Standards and Technology guidelines for media sanitization. We implement all three sanitization methods defined by NIST:
Department of Defense standard for data sanitization. We provide compliant 3-pass and 7-pass overwriting methods for drives being remarketed.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements for Protected Health Information (PHI). Our processes meet HIPAA Security Rule requirements for data disposal.
Responsible Recycling certification ensures environmentally sound handling of electronic devices throughout the destruction and recycling process.
Based in Ohio with deep understanding of Columbus business needs. We serve Dublin, Westerville, New Albany, Hilliard, Grove City, and all Central Ohio communities.
Our data destruction services meet all major compliance standards:
Every device is tracked from pickup through final destruction:
We accommodate Columbus businesses of all sizes:
No hidden fees or surprise charges:
Columbus businesses need quick data destruction:
Before destruction, identify all devices containing data:
Determine appropriate destruction methods based on data classification:
Columbus businesses should implement formal policies covering:
Maintain records for compliance and liability protection:
Deleting files or reformatting drives does NOT remove data. Recovery software can easily restore "deleted" files. Only NIST-compliant sanitization or physical destruction ensures data removal.
Drilling holes, using magnets, or hitting drives with hammers does not guarantee data destruction. Significant data can still be recovered from partially damaged drives. Professional shredding is necessary.
Equipment donated to charities or sold on secondary markets must be properly sanitized first. Many data breaches occur through donated computers with intact hard drives.
Modern multifunction devices contain hard drives that store copies of every scanned or printed document. These must be sanitized or destroyed.
Without certificates of destruction, organizations cannot prove compliance during audits or demonstrate due diligence in the event of a breach.
Pricing varies based on device type, quantity, and service method. Contact us for exact pricing.
Off-site destruction typically completes within 24-48 hours of pickup. On-site destruction happens immediately at your location, typically 1-2 hours depending on volume. Certificates are issued immediately upon completion.
Yes. Every client receives detailed certificates listing destroyed items by serial number, destruction method used, date of destruction, and compliance statements. Certificates meet audit requirements for HIPAA, GLBA, SOX, and other regulations.
Yes. On-site mobile shredding allows you to watch the entire process. For off-site destruction, facility tours can be arranged, and video documentation is available upon request.
All materials are recycled through our R2-certified processes. Metals (aluminum, steel, precious metals) are recovered and recycled. Nothing goes to landfills.
Simply inventory devices with serial numbers if needed. Do not attempt to remove hard drives or disassemble equipment. We handle all removal and preparation.
Yes. We provide pickup throughout Columbus and Central Ohio including Dublin, Westerville, New Albany, Hilliard, Grove City, and surrounding communities.
Our processes comply with NIST 800-88, DOD 5220.22-M, HIPAA, GLBA, FACTA, SOX, FERPA, and other federal and state regulations. We provide all necessary compliance documentation.
Yes. Physical destruction works on all drives regardless of condition - working, non-working, damaged, water-damaged, or fire-damaged.
Our chain-of-custody tracking, witnessed destruction options, certificates with serial numbers, and compliance certifications provide multiple verification layers. We can provide video documentation upon request.
Don't risk a data breach through improper disposal. Cinco Technologies provides Columbus businesses with secure, certified data destruction that protects sensitive information and ensures compliance.
Our Columbus-based data destruction specialists understand the unique compliance requirements and security needs of Ohio businesses. From single hard drives to complete data center decommissioning, we provide secure destruction with complete documentation.
Protect your organization with certified data destruction from Cinco Technologies. Contact us today!
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