IdentityFinder at Tufts
IdentityFinder is a software suite that can help locate sensitive information such as credit card or social security numbers.
UIT
has licensed IdentityFinder for all Tufts-owned computers, and encourages the use of IdentityFinder to help locate sensitive information so that it can be protected or removed (if no longer needed). For more information, check out the rest of the [GuardIt] online resource.
Get IdentityFinder for your Tufts computer
Your
FSP
can install IdentityFinder for you, or you can download the [Windows|IdentityFinder^IdentityFinder-4.1.4.3_v13.exe] or [Mac|IdentityFinder^idfinstaller-tufts-13.pkg.zip] (Intel Macs only) version of IdentityFinder directly. Please note that this software may only be installed and run on Tufts-owned computers.
Updated Settings 6/22/2010
- Update 6/22/2010: If you installed IdentityFinder prior to June 23, 2010, download the latest Windows settings [here|IdentityFinder^IdentityFinder-4.1.4.3_v13_settings-only.exe]. This includes all prior settings updates.
- Update 5/11/2010: If you installed IdentityFinder prior to May 12, 2010, download the latest Windows settings [here|IdentityFinder^IdentityFinder-4.1.4.3_v12_settings-only.exe].
- For Intel-based Macs, download and install the updated package above to get the latest settings.
These settings will reduce false positives and help you locate sensitive information more efficiently.
Running Identity Finder
- [Help running IdentityFinder]
- [Run a Thorough Scan]
- [Run a Quick Scan]
- ["I Ran IdentityFinder" Stickers] - For those cases where it wasn't easy, but you stuck to it and got it done. Thank you!
Get IdentityFinder for your personal computer
UIT has licensed the Personal version of IdentityFinder for home use for Tufts faculty, staff, and students. Get it [here].