How to access Lineage information

Description of the Lineage Screen

• Lifecycle: Displays the complete lifecycle of a file from creation to current state.
• Event Timeline: Chronological list of all file-related actions.
• User & Device: Shows which users and devices interacted with the file.
• File Path: Original and current locations of the file.

How to Access Lineage

• Enterprise Search: Select the file, click the dropdown, and choose "Lineage."
• File View: Expand the file details and navigate to the "Lineage" tab.

1. From Enterprise Search: Select a file and click on File Lineage in the drop-down.

   

2. From Open Risks: Identify a flagged file and expand the side menu.

   

   

Lineage UI Explanation

Filters

• Event Type (Create, Modify, Delete, Share, Move, etc.)
• Data Source
• User Activity

Export

• Export lineage details to CSV for auditing and reporting.

Color Scheme

• Green: Normal activity
• Yellow: Medium-risk events (e.g, permission changes)
• Red: High-risk events (e.g, external sharing)

  

Hover and Export Options

• Event Description: Hovering over event icons shows a brief description.
• Export: Export the entire lineage history, including metadata, to CSV for audit trails and reporting.