Data security is only as strong as an enterprise’s weakest vulnerability. Today, IT officers must not only protect company networks against external threats – but also internal ones.
For example, the often-overlooked danger of shadow IT can lead to disaster if left unchecked. Fortunately, technology leaders can stop the slow creep of shadow IT initiated by likely well-meaning, but misguided employees.
With awareness and a plan, you can reduce or eliminate the proliferation of shadow IT that is faced by most enterprises.
Is Your Network Safe?
Most often, reporters sensationalize harrowing stories of savvy external malicious actors when network breaches occur. However, it’s more likely that a breach took place due to unintentional employee oversight. Typically, internal oversights fly below the radar of IT monitoring.
Employee oversights can range from using personal apps on company networks to downloading and installing unauthorized productivity applications. It only takes one misstep to expose an entire network.
Shadow IT is especially perilous because unauthorized applications can unintentionally expose networks to vulnerability. The most disheartening part about shadow IT is that it’s a threat that originates from within.
If a breach does occur, shadow IT can hamper forensic investigations. In some instances, the unauthorized technology can set the stage for the perfect cybercrime.
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