Every Facility Security Officer understands the responsibility of protecting sensitive information. What many organizations underestimate is the risk that emerges when technology reaches the end of its lifecycle. Retired laptops, servers, storage systems, mobile devices, and removable media may contain Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), export-controlled information, classified program data, or other sensitive information that remains subject to security and compliance requirements long after the equipment is removed from service.

The FSO’s Guide to Secure End-of-Life IT Asset Management explores the accountability, chain-of-custody, documentation, and destruction controls required to maintain visibility throughout the disposition process. Designed specifically for cleared contractors and security professionals, this guide examines common accountability gaps, the role of documentation and reconciliation, considerations for CUI and classified environments, DCSA and CMMC readiness, and the controls needed to support audit-ready disposition programs.

Inside, you’ll learn how to evaluate disposition providers, strengthen chain-of-custody procedures, identify hidden risks associated with data-bearing devices, and implement a defensible process that supports security, compliance, and organizational accountability. Through real-world examples, practical frameworks, and proven best practices, this guide provides a roadmap for maintaining control from decommissioning through final disposition.