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11 February 2025 | Regola Digital Consulting

The Dangers of Shadow IT; how to manage "short-cut" employees

Article for Regola by colleague Shaun Walton

The short-term benefits for employees and their organisation or using unapproved software are weighed up against the dangers it poses to business security (e.g. data breaches, loss of control, regulatory non-compliance). This article explores the risks of Shadow IT, why businesses should be concerned, and how organisations can implement effective management strategies to mitigate impact.

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