What is Shadow IT?
Shadow IT refers to the use of unauthorized applications, systems, or services within an organization without the knowledge or approval of IT or security teams. It often arises from users seeking convenience or productivity.
Shadow IT significantly expands the Attack Surface and introduces unmanaged risks.
What is Shadow IT used for?
While often used for productivity, shadow IT creates security gaps that can be exploited through Vulnerabilities, Phishing, or misconfigurations.
Organizations mitigate shadow IT through visibility tools such as Cloud Security Access Broker (CASB), Asset Inventory, and governance within Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) programs.
