Secure Data Destruction Services
HTL 365 provides secure, compliant data destruction services for organizations that require reliable, documented, and defensible data disposal. Our approach integrates data destruction directly into IT operations, helping businesses permanently eliminate sensitive information while reducing operational risk and supporting audit and compliance requirements.
For organizations requiring localized service and pickup, learn more about our Data Destruction Services in Houston and how we support regional compliance requirements.
Designed to Meet Compliance, Audit, and Security Requirements
Data destruction is not simply a disposal task—it is a critical control within your broader information security and risk management program. Improper destruction methods can expose organizations to data breaches, regulatory findings, insurance exclusions, and reputational damage.
HTL 365 approaches data destruction from an IT and cybersecurity perspective, ensuring each asset is tracked, verified, and destroyed using documented, industry-recognized standards.
NIST 800-88 Aligned Data Destruction Methods
We follow NIST SP 800-88 aligned data destruction methods tailored to the type of media, risk profile, and organizational requirements. Each asset is processed using appropriate sanitization or physical destruction techniques to ensure data is permanently unrecoverable.
Electronic Media We Securely Destroy
- Hard disk drives (HDD)
- Solid-state drives (SSD)
- Servers and network storage devices
- Laptops, desktops, and mobile devices
- Backup tapes and removable storage media
All devices are logged, serialized, and documented throughout the destruction process.
Chain of Custody, Verification, and Documentation
Every data destruction project includes documented controls designed to withstand audits, investigations, and insurance reviews.
Each engagement includes:
- Serialized asset tracking
- Documented chain of custody
- Pre- and post-destruction verification
- Certificate of Destruction issued upon completion
Integrated with IT Operations and Asset Lifecycle Management
Unlike commodity shredding or recycling providers, HTL 365 integrates data destruction into your broader IT and asset lifecycle processes, reducing risk during device retirement and disposition.
Our services commonly support:
- Device decommissioning and refresh projects
- Secure hardware retirement
- Incident response and breach containment
- IT asset disposition (ITAD) planning
Who This Service Is Designed For
Our secure data destruction services are well suited for organizations that value accountability, documentation, and risk reduction, including:
- Professional services firms
- Financial and accounting organizations
- Healthcare and regulated industries
- Businesses with cyber-insurance requirements
- Organizations subject to audits or compliance reviews
How We Securely Handle Your Drives?
HTL 365 follows a controlled, documented process to ensure every drive is handled securely from intake through final destruction. Each device is treated as sensitive media and processed using defined procedures designed to eliminate risk and maintain accountability.
Our process typically includes:
- Asset intake and inventory validation
- Serial number and media identification
- Approved sanitization or physical destruction method selection
- Verification that data is permanently unrecoverable
This structured approach ensures consistency, repeatability, and defensibility across every engagement.
For Solid State Drives (SSD)
• NIST 800-88 compliant secure wipe
• Physical destruction when required
• Serialized tracking and documentation
For Hard Disk Drives (HDD)
• Degaussing and NSA-grade crushing
• Data rendered unrecoverable before recycling
• Certificate of Destruction issued
How HTL 365 Protects Your Data from Pickup to Destruction
Protecting your data requires more than the destruction event itself—it requires control across the entire handling lifecycle.
HTL 365 maintains security controls from the moment devices leave your custody until destruction is completed and documented.
These controls include:
- Documented chain of custody at each transfer point
- Secure handling and restricted access to media
- Logged processing steps tied to each asset
- Final verification and Certificate of Destruction
This end-to-end accountability helps reduce legal exposure, supports audits, and aligns with cyber-insurance and compliance expectations.
Watch: Secure Data Destruction Process Overview
The video below provides a high-level overview of how secure data destruction is performed, including media handling, verification steps, and destruction controls.
It is intended to help organizations understand what a compliant, audit-ready data destruction process looks like in practice.
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