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04/11/2025

🛑 ITAD Asbestos—It’s the hidden mess in your IT lifecycle that could cost you millions. From SEC fines to derailed M&A, untracked devices are a compliance nightmare waiting to strike.

04/04/2025

No CIO would risk 'free' software that could cost their business downtime or a data breach. So why trust 'free' recycling?

Free computer recycling's hidden costs could rattle your board.

https://medium.com//free-recyclings-hidden-costs-rattle-the-board-58241f130455

03/29/2025

How did one driver steal THOUSANDS of devices over 13 MONTHS without anyone noticing?

The Wisetek case isn't just about a criminal driver—it exposes a systemic failure in how organizations handle IT asset disposition.

https://retireit.medium.com/why-the-wisetek-driver-theft-situation-should-have-been-detected-d17d5873ab2e

03/09/2024

Hi everyone, I'm excited to announce the release of my first book. It's currently the #1 New Release in the "One-Hour Education" category, which is amusing. It just goes to show that anyone can be a bestseller – if the category is niche enough!

Speaking of serious topics, non-compliant IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) is a major issue that recently came to light after a data breach at a major bank. SEC cybersecurity rules went into effect that elevate ITAD to a high-risk area.

As someone who's always loved to draw, I wanted to create a fun and informative resource using cartoons to make this complex issue more understandable and spark conversation.

I’ll provide a link to the book below. Please consider the concepts it covers before you draft a policy or take on a project.

Thank you, Kyle



Link to book:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1JT6TM/

11/28/2023

https://retire-it.com/crucial-role-of-exception-reports-in-itad-management/
Exception reports are crucial for ITAD management as they highlight deviations from established procedures and help identify missing assets. Without them, organizations are left to hope for the best, leaving their security posture vulnerable.

The Crucial Role of Exception Reports in ITAD Management

11/28/2023

https://retire-it.com/3-reasons-why-disposal-tags-are-the-best-security-decision-you-will-ever-make/
Executives must make tough decisions. Disposal Tags are the easiest decision you will ever have to make because they maintain accountability and offer multiple solutions in one simple package.

3 Reasons Why Disposal Tags Are the Best Security Decision You’ll Ever Make

11/28/2023

https://retire-it.com/the-data-breach-that-wont-die/
Morgan Stanley faces continued scrutiny for its mishandling of IT asset disposal, leading to a $161.5 million penalty and raising concerns about its ITAD management practices.

Morgan Stanley's Data Breach That Won't Die

11/28/2023

https://iapp.org/news/a/the-flawed-it-asset-management-paradigm-key-considerations-for-privacy-professionals/
Robert Johnson is a blue-flame thinker. IAPP published his article about the flawed ITAM paradigm, highlighting the conflict between IT asset management (ITAM) and IT asset disposition (ITAD), which causes regulatory noncompliance and data security risks.

Bob’s article highlights how organizations often lose track of IT assets, resulting in unresolved assets containing regulated personal information. The article emphasizes the importance of recognizing the need for change, particularly implementing segregation of duties (SOD) between ITAM and ITAD, to ensure data security and compliance.

Privata Vox's Robert Johnson looks at the intersection of ITAD and cybersecurity enforcement trends, and explores avoiding consequences of emerging risk.

07/20/2022

Do you think the thieves sanitized the hard drives? 💻♻️

An employee of Attyah Computer Recycling and two employees of Fairfax County Public Schools were charged with embezzlement. As many as 35,000 laptops were stolen with an estimated value of over $2 million.

04/19/2022

There are 1,000 ways ITAD can go wrong.
Looking forward to a lively debate about procurement's vital role in ITAD's success.