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When you redact (sometimes called scrubbing) files in Spirion, the original file is saved in the original location, but the instance of confidential data is masked. For example, where a Social Security number is redacted, you’ll see something like “XXXXX1085.”Redacting does not erase the file and…
Shredding Files in Spirion permanently removes the files from your computer. You cannot recover shredded files.
Your list of possible confidential data matches may include “false positives.” A false positive is something that looked like confidential data to Spirion, but is not. You can ignore false positives. They will be skipped in future scans (unless they are changed).
After the scan is finished, you’ll need to look at each possible match and decide how to handle it.
You can use Spirion to scan the following:External hard drivesThumb drivesCDs and DVDsMounted Disk Images (servers mapped to a drive letter on your machine)Some unit/department have optional policies in place; scanning may not be available in some locations. If you are scanning a folder on a…
Spirion is a tool to help you locate confidential data on your machine, but you’ll need to work through the results before you can be sure your machine is in compliance with University policy and local practices. Spirion is configured to run automatically, but you can also perform manually-…
Collect and third-number billed Dial 9 + 0 + long-distance number. Wait for instructions.
For more information, see Calling Card.
If you don't know the extension Dial 49011 to find out three-digit extension. If you do know the extension Dial 49 + three-digit extension. If you are off campus Dial 315-787-2011. To campus phones from Geneva Dial 8 + wait for dial tone + five-digit campus extension.
Campus Calls Dial five-digit number starting with 3, 4, or 5.
These guidelines for CornellAD administrative accounts are strongly recommended best practices, which may become mandatory.
The same application synchronizes password changes between CornellAD and Cornell's NetID management system.
All the objects that a CornellAD administrator creates in their organizational unit (OU) will include the OU prefix. The prefix enforces the naming conventions that are necessary to manage access to services and information. For example, no one can create an account that looks like a NetID,…
CornellAD has two subdelegates-gs groups in each organizational unit (OU). If you accidentally delete one of these groups, please email idmgmt@cornell.edu.YourOU-Cuniv-Subdelegates-gsMembers of this group can edit the profile path, home drive, and home folder for users in your OU under the…
Reference Groups are global security groups in CornellAD maintained by a nightly feed from Workday. Each person's affiliation at Cornell has a membership. For example, a person who has three different jobs at Cornell will have memberships in all three department-level groups, in addition to…
Not all types of data changes can occur within CornellAD.Administrators cannot change centrally provisioned accounts, such as NetIDs. To keep data consistent, all changes need to happen in source systems, such as Workday, PeopleSoft, or Human Resources data.Administrators cannot reset NetID…
Centrally provisioned accounts. When a NetID is created, it is reflected in CornellAD.Central deprovisioning. When a NetID is deleted or disabled, that change is reflected in CornellAD.Central management of account data. All data (names, address, type, etc.) changes are managed centrally so that…
Term (and Acronym)DefinitionActive Directory (AD)The Windows-based directory service. Active Directory stores information about objects on a network and makes this information available to users and network administrators. Active Directory gives network users access to permitted resources anywhere…
I have to submit a Telephone Trouble Ticket. Where can I get one? Contact ncs-os@cornell.edu to submit a Telephone Trouble Ticket to the IT Service Desk: Voice, Video, Data. How long does it take to complete my phone/data request? The standard turnaround time is within 10 working days.
If you don't remember your account code number there are several ways you can get the number. Your account code number is listed on your CIT Services Report. You may also contact your department's Telecommunications Coordinator for assistance.

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