Security News > 2022 > June > What is Shadow IT and why is it so risky?

Users may resort to using shadow IT practices when they feel that existing IT policies are too restrictive or get in the way of them being able to do their jobs effectively.

Users who engage in shadow IT use can unknowingly do irreparable harm to an organization.

In 2021 for example, Gartner found that between 30% and 40% of all IT spending goes toward funding shadow IT. Shadow IT is on the rise in 2022 Remote work post-pandemic.

Given the ease with which a user can deploy shadow IT resources, it is unrealistic for IT to assume that shadow IT isn't happening or that they will be able to detect shadow IT use.

The best strategy may be to educate users about the risks posed by shadow IT. A user who has a limited IT background may inadvertently introduce security risks by engaging in shadow IT. According to a Forbes Insights report 60% of companies do not include shadow IT in their threat assessments.

The zero-trust solution to Shadow IT. One of the best options for dealing with shadow IT threats may be to adopt zero trust.

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