The Top 5 Risks of Shadow IT
How Shadow IT Poses Security Threats to Your Organization Shadow IT refers to the practice of using software and other systems outside of, and without the knowledge of, the IT department. As the use of SaaS applications grows exponentially, so has Shadow IT. Employees now have the ability to bypass IT with software that’s available […]
If You Answer No to These Questions, You Need a SaaS Management Platform
Did you know that companies with less than 50 employees have about 60 applications in total, while those with 1000+ employees typically have over 850? More importantly, if we asked you today how many SaaS applications you currently have in your organization, could you give us an accurate estimate? If you answer no to that […]
Three Major Shadow IT Security Risks in 2020
Many businesses that hadn’t previously provided remote working tools for their employees have had to go for a quick fix as lockdown forced people to stay at home. The problem is that adopting ad hoc solutions risk undoing years of careful procurement and security management. This leaves your business exposed to hackers and cybercriminals who […]
The Financial Impact of Shadow IT
The gap between the business and the traditional IT department is widening. With ever-increasing pressure to perform, employees, frustrated by rigid organizational structures, are circumventing the CIO organization to achieve their own IT outcomes. This is known as “Shadow IT.” Shadow IT is not a new concept, IT departments have despaired for many years at […]
Using Shadow IT to Make Your Employees More Productive
The rise of SaaS has led to the democratization of IT—letting just about any employee with a corporate card purchase software. Its impact is felt everywhere from cloud storage and collaboration to marketing automation and analytics. If you ask IT, they’ll refer to this practice as Shadow IT and reel off the security risks associated […]