Accelerate Sensitive Data Discovery with Spirion’s Differential Scanning Technology

Data discovery isn’t a one-time exercise—it’s an ongoing necessity. Yet many organizations struggle with balancing thorough data scans with operational efficiency. Traditional data discovery methods, while critical, can be resource-intensive, time-consuming, and disruptive to business operations.  

That’s why Spirion’s Differential Scanning, part of our Sensitive Data Platform, dramatically reduces scanning time and system strain while maintaining the unmatched accuracy Spirion is known for.  

Differential Scanning streamlines the process of sensitive data discovery by intelligently identifying and scanning only the files that have changed since the last scan. Instead of repetitively scanning your entire environment, Spirion’s advanced engine narrows the focus, significantly improving performance without sacrificing comprehensive visibility.  

This means:  

• Faster scan completion — Scan times drop dramatically, enabling more frequent assessments without taxing system resources.  

• Continuous, accurate discovery — Maintain up-to-date knowledge of your sensitive data landscape with minimal lag between scan cycles.  

In an era where data awareness is critical for security, compliance, and AI-readiness, Differential Scanning gives organizations the speed and precision they need to stay ahead of risks without overwhelming their infrastructure.  

At Spirion, we know that visibility is the cornerstone of world-class data security. Gartner’s 2024 Strategic Roadmap for World-Class Security of Unstructured Data emphasizes the need for unified data discovery and continuous monitoring as essential pillars of a robust Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) strategy​.  

Spirion’s Differential Scanning helps organizations:  

• Accelerate sensitive data cataloging to feed into entitlement management, DLP, DDR, and privacy programs.  

• Support AI initiatives safely by ensuring that only properly governed and secured data fuels GenAI projects like Microsoft Copilot.  

• Enable faster remediation of risky or misclassified data through real-time updates.  

By reducing scanning overhead while maintaining accuracy, Differential Scanning empowers your teams to make faster, smarter decisions about data governance, privacy, and protection—without compromise.  

Unlike other DSPM solutions that focus narrowly on cloud or unstructured environments, Spirion’s Sensitive Data Platform with Differential Scanning can:  

• Locate sensitive data across cloud, on-premises, and endpoints.  

• Discover structured and unstructured data types with unmatched precision.  

• Apply automated Playbook-based controls to classify, secure, and remediate data risks at scale.  

This comprehensive coverage ensures that your sensitive data remains secure wherever it lives, today and tomorrow.  

Differential Scanning is more than a performance boost—it’s an evolution in how organizations approach sustainable, business-driven data security.  

Experience faster, smarter, and more efficient sensitive data discovery with Spirion. Learn more here.