Tear-A-Byte® by TechR2 is a patented method designed to manage end-of-life data-bearing devices through a comprehensive process of tracking, containing, destroying, and verifying loose media. It is ISO and NIST certified, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as GDPR, NIST, ZTA, CCPA, and IRS 1075. Tear-A-Byte® incorporates Zero Trust Architecture data security techniques and is recognized for its advanced and secure process. The method involves tagging each decommissioned device with RFID for tracking and inventory control, containing the devices in a secure appliance, and destroying the data onsite using an NSA-grade degausser. The process concludes with a Certificate of Destruction and a detailed audit report, ensuring that all devices are properly reconciled and verified for complete success. Tear-A-Byte® is designed to meet critical ISO and NIST certifications, fulfilling various cybersecurity control requirements and providing unmatched data device security for datacenters, enterprises, and co-locations.