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Tips for Cleaning Out Old Data and Devices

Tips for Cleaning Out Old Data and Devices

Created: Thursday, August 1, 2019 - 12:00
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Cybersecurity

The Center for Internet Security (CIS) reminds partners to properly dispose of old or unused data and devices in its July 2019 newsletter. Without careful management of online accounts, cloud storage, physical storage, and electronic devices, users could inadvertently disclose sensitive information that can be exploited by cyber criminals. CIS is home to the Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), a WaterISAC partner focused on cyber threat prevention, protection, response, and recovery for U.S. state, local, tribal, and territorial government entities. For more on this topic, review the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Tip on Proper Disposal of Electronic Devices. Read the newsletter at CIS.