Find Out What Your Retired Devices Are Really Exposing
Most organizations don’t have a clear, documented process for retired IT assets. Devices get stored, data is assumed to be deleted, and no one verifies what’s actually compliant. Our free audit shows you exactly where you stand—before it becomes a problem.
Not a sales pitch. Not disruptive. Just clarity.
A clear assessment of your exposure—before it becomes a problem
This isn’t a generic consultation. We review your current handling of retired IT assets and identify the gaps that create audit and data risk.
Recoverable data risk
Devices that may still contain recoverable data.
Documentation gaps
Missing chain-of-custody, verification, or reporting evidence.
NIST alignment checks
Where practices may not align with NIST 800-88 expectations.
Practical remediation
Simple steps to eliminate risk and become audit-ready.
What you’ll receive
After the audit, you get a structured report outlining risks, compliance gaps, and a practical next-step plan.
Example audit output
Same dashboard report-render UI, shown with example data.
Secure pickup · Full chain-of-custody · Certified data destruction · Audit-ready documentation
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Executive Summary
This example audit highlights common gaps: unverified sanitization, missing chain-of-custody evidence, and device records that don’t reconcile cleanly to outcomes. The purpose is clarity—not complexity.
Asset findings
| Asset Type | Status | Risk | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stored laptops | Stored | High | No verified sanitization records per serial. |
| Decommissioned desktops | Unverified | Medium | Deletion assumed; verification logs missing. |
| Network gear | Unknown | High | Credential/config risk if not properly wiped per unit. |
| Loose drives | Unverified | High | No custody log + no per-device certificates. |
Risk breakdown
High
- Unverified data sanitization
- Missing custody evidence
- No per-device certificates
Medium
- Inconsistent reporting formats
- Delayed documentation turnaround
Low
- Partial inventory exists but is not reconciled to outcomes
Compliance gap
Evidence does not consistently demonstrate NIST SP 800-88 aligned outcomes per device (method + verification + timestamps).
Reference: NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1
What happens if ignored
- Failed audits due to missing per-device evidence
- Extended data liability during incidents
- Inability to prove destruction when requested
Recommended solution (Northshore ITAD)
- Inventory + reconciliation to outcomes
- NIST-aligned sanitization with verification per device
- Serialized certificates + chain-of-custody logs
- Structured, searchable reporting delivered quickly
Action plan
- List device types + approximate counts (or share an asset export)
- Review current storage/handling and prior disposal practices
- Document gaps and map them to evidence auditors expect
- Deliver a clear remediation path (no obligation)
Final line
Example only. The real audit reflects your environment and requirements.
Built for audits, built for humans
Clear process steps, verifiable outcomes, and the documentation your compliance teams actually want.
NIST 800-88 aligned
Sanitization matched to risk level, with verification.
Chain-of-custody
Documented handoffs from pickup through disposition.
Serialized evidence
Certificates and reports tied to each device record.
Fast turnaround
Pickup scheduling typically within 24–48 hours.
Common compliance contexts we support
How it works
Fast, practical, and designed to minimize effort on your side.
Quick intake
Tell us roughly what you have (or share an asset list export).
Review & assessment
We evaluate your current process and any known assets.
Audit report delivered
You receive a clear breakdown of risks and recommendations.
Optional next steps
If you want help resolving anything, we can handle it—no obligation.
Who this is for
Especially useful if you have devices in storage, lack device-level documentation, or operate in regulated environments.
What this is not
- Not a sales pitch disguised as an audit
- Not long or disruptive
- Not a commitment to use our services
Old computers, servers, or drives sitting in storage
Unclear past disposal practices (data assumed deleted)
No device-level documentation or certificates
Healthcare, education, finance, or regulated environments
MSPs managing IT for multiple clients
Get a clear answer
You don’t need to guess whether your process is compliant. We’ll show you exactly where you stand.