<aside> <img src="/icons/thought-alert_gray.svg" alt="/icons/thought-alert_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Shadow IT is the use of information technology systems, devices, software, applications, and services without explicit organizational approval

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IT-related projects that are managed outside of, and without the knowledge of, the IT department

Why does Shadow IT exist?

• An organization’s security posture is actually set too high or is too complex for business operations to occur without being negatively affected. This is often due to a perceived lack of responsiveness or adequacy from the official IT department.

Bring your own Devices (BYOD)

• Involves the use of personal devices for work purposes