What is Shadow IT and How to deal with Shadow IT?

Shadow IT is no longer just a small problem but a Growing Cyber security Risk. Don’t underestimate and ignore Shadow IT which is a insidious threat.

By definition

Shadow IT, includes software, applications and services used by different units without the firm’s IT control. Today, many personnel use different software and tools without realizing it and without informing the information technology unit, thinking that they can run their jobs faster and easier. These employees are called Shadow IT employees in the IT industry.

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Disadvantages

Shadow IT creates three major negative impacts on enterprise-scale companies. These;

• Loss of data (related personnel can leave data in the software and tool they use)
• Loss of time (additional staff time is required when lost data needs to be reorganized)
• Loss of investment (if the paid service of the company is not used by the personnel, it is not an efficient investment)

How to deal with shadow IT?

First, you can deal with Shadow IT by creating a “Shadow IT Strategy” and follow the steps below.