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If the Data's Gone, It Can't Be Stolen: Blancco

Hanging onto unused data is a hacker's dream, and shredding old drives isn't enough to thwart them. A robust data sanitization plan is the most underrated way to slash your attack surface.

By Gladys Rama
07/07/2025

Featuring Maurice Uenuma, VP and GM, Americas, of Blancco Technology Group.

Redmondmag.com's "Cybersecurity Elevator Pitch" series cuts through the marketing noise to showcase the vendors working to keep organizations secure against today's new and emerging risks. We ask cybersecurity leaders to share the most pertinent information about their companies, the threats they tackle and how they're helping IT stay ahead of the next attack.

For more information on our Elevator Pitch series, or to participate, contact Converge360 Editorial Director Gladys Rama.

About the Author

Gladys Rama (@GladysRama3) is the editorial director of Converge360.

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