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What is Shadow IT Discovery?
Shadow IT Discovery refers to the process of identifying software, applications, or cloud services that employees use for work without formal approval from the company IT department. In the age of AI, staff often sign up for various browser-based tools to speed up their daily tasks. While these tools can improve productivity, they operate outside the company's security oversight. This process brings these hidden systems into view so that leadership can assess them for security risks, data compliance, and potential cost savings.
Why this matters to you
It helps your company maintain control over sensitive data. When employees use unvetted tools, they may accidentally upload private company information to public servers. This process ensures that every piece of software used in your office meets the same security standards as your official systems, protecting the business from leaks and legal liability.
How you might hear this
Our IT department is running a shadow IT discovery project to see how many teams are using unauthorized AI writing assistants to draft client emails.
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