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Spirion Support User Guides

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should use Spirion?
Local users and/or IT administrators (depending on each department’s procedures) can execute Spirion scans. Contact IT administrator from your department for more information.
Where do I obtain a copy of Spirion?
Check with your IT Administrator as Spirion may already be installed on your University-owned computer.
What should be Scanned?
Any desktop, laptop, or other unsecured location on the network should be scanned regularly.
How often should devices be scanned?
It is recommended for all device scans to be updated every 30 days.
What should I do after scanning?
It is recommended to follow the Auburn University Spirion Data Decision Workflow (graphical/non-accessible).

Data Decision Workflow

Start Scan and begin to evaluate the results. > Is this result a False Positive?
- If "false positive" is yes, click ignore > Have you reached the end of the result list?
  - If "end of results" is yes, scan is complete
  - If "end of results" is no, continue through scan
- If "false positive" is no, Is this a file you need to keep?
  - If "need to keep" is no, shred/delete the file. > Have you reached the end of the result list?
    - If "end of results" is yes, scan is complete
    - If "end of results" is no, continue through scan
  - If "need to keep" is yes, is the file useful without sensitive data?
    - If "useful to keep without data" is yes, remove the sensitive data from the file. > Have you reached the end of the result list?
      - If "end of results" is yes, scan is complete
      - If "end of results" is no, continue through scan
    - If "useful to keep without data" is no, move the file to a secure location. > Have you reached the end of the result list?
      - If "end of results" is yes, scan is complete
      - If "end of results" is no, continue through scan