Implementing a data cleanup process is more involved than just choosing the proper scan tool. Use the information in this section to help you prepare for data cleanup.

• Sources of Confidential Data: In which roles and activities are people most likely to create or handle confidential data? Knowing how and where confidential data is found can help set priorities.
• Data Handling Approaches: What are the options for storing confidential data? Strengths and weaknesses of each? Design practices to keep confidential data secure, taking into account data types, access needs, and storage options.
• Cornell’s Tool - Spirion: Read about common scenarios and remediation options.
• Locations to Search: What locations need to be scanned for confidential data? Tips for scanning external drives, thumb drives, network file shares, and other environments.
• Scanning Email: What challenges does scanning email create?
• Before You Scan: Checklist.
• After You Scan: Checklist.
• Confidential Data Types: What types of confidential data are the focus of the data cleanup effort? Get additional details about confidential data.
• Encryption: What are the options for encryption? Strengths and challenges of each?