Secure Data & Media Destruction for Iowa Businesses
Protect your organization’s sensitive information with certified, compliant data destruction services.
- NIST 800-88–aligned data destruction
Media is sanitized or physically destroyed using methods that meet recognized industry guidelines. - Physical destruction for hard drives, SSDs, tapes, and media
When data must be irrecoverable, we shred storage media — not just wipe it. - Full chain of custody and certificates of destruction
Every device is tracked from intake through final destruction, with audit-ready documentation provided. - R2v3-certified processes you can defend in an audit
Our facilities and procedures meet the highest standards for security, accountability, and responsible handling. - Designed for regulated and risk-sensitive businesses
Trusted by healthcare, financial, insurance, and other compliance-driven organizations across Iowa.
Why Data Destruction Matters for Your Business
Every piece of retired IT equipment can contain sensitive information — from customer records and financial data to proprietary system access.
- Simply hitting “delete” or formatting a drive does not remove data.
- Factory resets are not sufficient for security or compliance.
- Hard drives, SSDs, flash media, printers, and network gear often conceal retrievable data.
Before equipment leaves your control, you need confidence that data is gone forever. Relying on ad-hoc methods — or worse, third-party recyclers without certified processes — exposes your business to:
- Data Breaches & Reputational Harm
- Legal Liability & Regulatory Penalties
Our Approach: Certified, Compliant, End-to-End
Electronic Asset Security never treats data security as optional.
We combine best-in-class procedures with transparent documentation so you can prove what we do.
Complete Data Sanitization or Destruction
Every data-bearing device we receive — from HDDs and SSDs to flash drives and embedded storage — is processed with enterprise-grade methods to ensure data is irrecoverable.
Standards You Can Trust
We follow recognized protocols including:
- NIST 800-88 media sanitization guidelines
- Chain-of-custody controls
- Certificates of Destruction for audit reports
Certified by R2v3 and Industry Standards
Your destroyed media is processed in facilities certified for secure handling, environmental responsibility, and operational accountability.
What Devices We Handle
Business environments contain a wide variety of data-bearing technology:
- Hard drives (HDD and SSD)
- Backup tapes and removable media
- USB drives and flash media
- Network devices (routers, firewalls)
- Specialty devices with embedded storage
Each device type is fully documented and destroyed in accordance with your business’s security requirements.
How the Process Works
1. Consultation & Scope Definition
We first understand your environment, risk tolerance, and compliance priorities.
2. Asset Intake & Tracking
Devices are securely received and inventoried with a documented chain of custody.
3. Sanitization or Physical Destruction
Using methods appropriate to risk and compliance, we ensure data is permanently removed.
4. Documentation & Certificates
You receive audit-ready proof of destruction — ready for internal reporting or regulatory review.
5. Responsible Final Disposition
Media fragments are recycled responsibly via certified partners — no data ever leaves uncontrolled.
At Electronic Asset Security, We Don't Take Chances With Yours or Your Customer's Data
