Shadow IT is any unauthorised use of technology within an organisation. The phenomenon arises when employees use applications, software or hardware that haven’t been cleared by their IT department.

Information systems developed within a department of the organization rather than by the central IT staff. Also called "stealth IT," shadow IT systems are developed because the IT department is either ...

Shadow IT activities refer to IT projects being managed by outside providers without the knowledge of the IT department. Having business units short-circuit their IT department to acquire a new ...

When most security professionals hear "shadow IT", they think of rogue devices, unauthorized applications, or unsanctioned cloud services deployed outside of IT's control. Those initial thoughts are ...