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Shadow IT

Shadow IT refers to hardware, software, or cloud services used within an organization without official approval from the IT department. This includes employees using personal devices, unapproved apps (e.g., Dropbox, Google Drive), or third-party tools that may pose security and compliance risks.

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What Shadow IT means

Shadow IT refers to hardware, software, or cloud services used within an organization without official approval from the IT department. This includes employees using personal devices, unapproved apps (e.g., Dropbox, Google Drive), or third-party tools that may pose security and compliance risks. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_IT

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