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Defense and Security organizations handle large amounts of sensitive data every day.
Defense and national security contractors handle some of the most sensitive data in the world. From aerospace blueprints and defense systems to intelligence data, these organizations are required to comply with strict federal standards for data destruction. When devices reach end-of-life, secure destruction is not optional—it’s a matter of national security.
The DoD 5220.22-M National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 set the requirements for media sanitization and destruction. These standards apply to defense contractors, aerospace firms, and any organization working with classified or sensitive defense information.
Who in Defense & Security Must Follow Disposal Rules?
NISPOM requirements extend to nearly every type of Defense and Security, including:
- Defense Contractors – handling sensitive government and military project data
- Aerospace Companies – managing proprietary designs, research, and contracts
- Intelligence Service Providers – working with confidential government information
- Government Subcontractors – supporting defense operations and supply chain security
No matter the size of the organization, if you store client data electronically, NISPOM & NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 requires proper disposal.
Free Recycling
Asset Reporting
Secure Data Destruction
All data will be securely wiped (exceeding DoD and NIST standards, upon request
The Risks of Improper Client Data Disposal:
Failing to properly destroy old electronics can bring serious consequences for Defense and Security organizations:
- Violation of DoD 5220.22-M or NIST SP 800-88 requirements
- Loss of security clearance or eligibility for defense contracts
- Severe legal and financial penalties for mishandling classified data
- National security risks from unauthorized access to sensitive defense information
- Reputational harm within the defense and aerospace sectors
How Living Green Technology Helps Defense & Security Organizations
We provide destruction and recycling services designed to meet the highest federal standards.
- DoD 5220.22-M compliant overwriting and physical destruction
- NIST SP 800-88 Clear, Purge, and Destroy methods for all media types
- On-site destruction with full chain-of-custody and security oversight
- Certificates of Destruction with detailed audit trails for compliance records
- Secure recycling of desktops, laptops, servers, networking gear, and specialized hardware
- Strict handling protocols to maintain confidentiality throughout the process
Living Green Technology Provides the following:
- Certified data destruction for hard drives, servers, tablets, and mobile devices.
- On-site or off-site shredding and wiping to render data completely unreadable.
- Compliance documentation & certificates of destruction for your records.
- Secure recycling of computers, monitors, printers, cables, and other e-waste.
- Environmentally responsible practices to ensure electronics never end up in landfills.
Our Step-by-Step Process
Our aim is to ensure your experience with LGT is as streamlined and headache-free as possible. Please refer to our simple six step process below to better understand our approach.
Not Sure About Recycling Your Tech? You’re Not Alone
(Box F) Not Sure About Data Destruction and Recycling Your Tech?
Here Are Some Answers for Questions We Sometimes Receive.
What destruction standards apply to defense contractors?
Contractors must follow DoD 5220.22-M (NISPOM) and NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 for sanitizing and destroying media.
What types of media does NIST 800-88 apply to?
It applies to all forms of electronic storage, including hard drives, SSDs, servers, backup tapes, mobile devices, and removable media
Why is compliance so important?
Failure to comply can result in loss of security clearance, contract termination, legal penalties, and national security risks.
What happens if we don’t follow NIST sanitization standards?
Noncompliance can result in federal penalties, contract loss, and reputational harm. Sensitive data may also be exposed, creating national security risks.
What methods are required for destruction?
Approved methods include overwriting, degaussing, and physical destruction such as shredding, pulverizing, or incinerating.
Do you recycle defense hardware after destruction?
Yes. Once data is destroyed according to DoD and NIST standards, devices are securely recycled in an environmentally responsible way.
Protect National Security. Maintain Compliance.
For defense and aerospace organizations, secure destruction is essential to mission success and compliance. Living Green Technology ensures your devices are destroyed using DoD- and NIST-approved methods, while also being responsibly recycled.
Contact us today to schedule a secure destruction service designed for defense and national security contractors.
