Despite all the mountain of potential blind spots that organizations face, the biggest question that IT and security teams should ask is, what about the data?Īs many global organizations have embraced digital transformation over the past year, data is one strategic asset that continues to evolve. It’s inevitable that plenty of new applications will fall through the cracks – along with details on their cost, subscription terms and conditions, bandwidth requirements, and even potential vulnerabilities. Methods like outright blocking the download and/or installation of specific applications can be challenging with the number of new applications available for businesses today. New technology procurement stakeholders in business units or individuals have changed how IT and security teams can respond to shadow IT. Read More: The Need for Safeguarding IT Infrastructure in the New Normal What about your data?ĬIOs along with IT and security teams recognize over the years of combating shadow IT that regaining complete control may never be attainable.
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This trend seems to be a response to the larger fundamental shift over the past several years: with IT teams moving out of the role of technology gatekeeper and instead into the role of advisor.Īs business units continue to drive budget and spend decisions for their required technologies, organizations must grapple with a two-sided reality: one where shadow IT is an indication of purchasing power changes for the foreseeable future and one where it is a serious security challenge that needs to be solved for.ĭetermining how to manage shadow IT in today’s era of remote or hybrid work environments – and during a continued evolution of the IT and security teams – requires a few considerations.
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However, with the shift toward remote working, cybersecurity generally has become a top concern for most businesses, and among that, they are witnessing a resurgence of shadow IT. Over the years, shadow IT has been a bit like a fashion trend – from captivating the attention of security-conscious organizations around the world to being accepted as a part of doing business.
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By Rob Price, Senior Specialist Solutions Consultant and Global Lead for Risk & Compliance, Snow Software