When most people think about cybersecurity, they think of passwords, phishing, or firewalls — not old laptops, printers, or copiers.

But here’s the truth: electronics recycling and cybersecurity go hand-in-hand.

At Blue Guardian Electronics Recycling, we see it every day. We’ve had devices come in with passwords still taped to the keyboard and find data-containing drives inside everything from printers to network gear.

Cybersecurity doesn’t end when a device is powered off — it ends when the data is destroyed securely.

That’s why proper electronics recycling is a key part of your organization’s cybersecurity plan. Devices like:

💻 Laptops & desktops

📱Tablets & phones

🖨️ Copiers & printers (yes, they have hard drives!)

🌐 Firewalls, access points, and servers

…all store sensitive information that needs to be wiped or destroyed before leaving your building.

At Blue Guardian, we make sure your retired tech is securely processed, responsibly recycled, and fully documented — so you can protect both your data and the planet.

Let’s make cybersecurity awareness last all year long. 🔄 

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