The most prevalent form of shadow IT is the use of non-approved software. Employees often turn to less expensive, but unauthorized programs to get their jobs done without going through company procurement channels.
They may also illegally download a program from a source other than the company’s website or purchase it from an unauthorized vendor. Therefore, when employees choose not to follow proper protocol and instead install unapproved software on company equipment, they put sensitive information at risk. They also expose themselves to legal liability for violations of intellectual property rights as well as laws governing data privacy and cybercrime.
Shadow IT SaaS may be the best option for your company if you are looking to save money on software, get a more customized solution that is tailored specifically to your needs or have an easy-to-use interface. Businesses can bring their employees into the process and let them work with vendors in order to find solutions that will meet everyone’s needs.
The challenges that shadow IT presents are a lack of centralization and management, security concerns, and issues with business continuity. A company’s data may be exposed due to the use of unauthorized software. The data may become inaccessible due to two different systems in use in the company.
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