END-OF-LIFE DATA SECURITY: ADDRESSING A GROWING CYBERSECURITY THREAT

Blancco and ITDSI offer solutions for secure data erasure

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As the Philippines continues to emerge as a key player in global IT and digital services, the urgency of secure data disposal has never been greater. From international banks and healthcare providers to local fintech startups and government institutions, organizations across the country handle massive volumes of sensitive data daily. Yet one critical area often remains overlooked: the secure erasure of data from decommissioned devices.

Blancco, the world’s leading provider of certified data erasure solutions, and its official Philippine distributor Information Technology Security Distribution Inc. (ITSDI) are calling on enterprises to make end-of-life data security a top priority. Without proper data sanitization protocols, companies risk serious cybersecurity breaches, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage.

Addressing a Growing Cybersecurity Threat

The Philippines remains one of the most frequently targeted countries in Asia for data breaches. In 2023, cyber incidents involving a major fast-food chain and a government benefits provider exposed the private information of millions of Filipinos. The National Privacy Commission (NPC) cited negligence and outdated data disposal practices as major contributors to these breaches.