Re: Identity Finder

[Bret Ingerman <ingerman () VASSAR EDU>]

We have been testing both the WIndows and Mac versions of their product.  So far, we are quite impressed with the 
product, and the corporate leadership and directions (we had a call with them last week).  At this point, it is looking 
like we will license the product as it is one that works, and that is cross-platform (although the Mac version is well 
behind the Windows version in terms of look and feel).

  --Bret


On Dec 17, 2009, at 4:00 PM, Richard A MacLaughlin wrote:

> I am looking into products (or free utilities) that can scan for SSNs, credit card information, and anything else 
> that would be considered sensitive.  Currently, we use Cornell Spider, but I’m looking for something more powerful 
> and consistent.  It has been mentioned to me before to look into Identity Finder as a  potential solution and it 
> looks promising, but I was wondering if any of you had any hands-on experience with Identity Finder or if you could 
> recommend a better or different product?
>  
> I’ve contacted their sales department to give me some more information about specific questions I have, but I’ll 
> reiterate one question here in case any of you have hands-on experience.  It seems like the product is primarily 
> geared toward Windows environments, so I’m wondering how successful (if at all) it is at finding any true positives 
> when scanning file extensions that aren’t native to Windows.  Of course, I’ll reiterate that I’m definitely 
> open-minded to other solutions beside Identity Finder if there is something better.


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Bret Ingerman
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Vassar College
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                ingerman () vassar edu
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