Shadow IT
IT systems, solutions, and activities carried out within an organization without IT department approval.
Shadow IT refers to IT systems, solutions, and activities carried out within an organization without the explicit approval or oversight of the IT department. While this can lead to innovation and agility, it also poses potential risks, including data security breaches and compliance issues.
Common causes of Shadow IT:
- •Unmet Needs: Business teams find solutions on their own
- •Long Approval Processes: Users bypass IT procedures
- •Easy Access: SaaS applications are easy to adopt without IT intervention
Associated risks:
- •Security: Sensitive data on uncontrolled platforms
- •Compliance: Potential GDPR or other regulatory violations
- •Hidden Costs: Unbudgeted IT expenses
- •Integration: Siloed data, difficult to consolidate
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