Shadow IT | How to Monitor and Control Unapproved Technologies in Your Organization

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The Rise of Shadow IT and Its Security Implications In the era of cloud computing, remote work, and decentralized IT environments, Shadow IT has become an unavoidable challenge for enterprises. Employees and departments often deploy unauthorized applications, cloud services, and devices without IT approval, leading to increased security risks, compliance violations, and data exposure. A report by Gartner estimates that 30% to 40% of all IT spending in large enterprises occurs outside of IT’s direct control. This means that critical business applications, sensitive data, and third-party integrations are often unmonitored,…

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