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What is Shadow IT Discovery?

Shadow IT Discovery The process of identifying unauthorized or unmanaged IT systems, applications, or services within an organization, typically operating outside official security controls or compliance oversight.

Source: ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK

How is “Shadow IT Discovery” Used in Practice?

Shadow IT discovery tools flagged several unsanctioned SaaS applications transmitting sensitive data outside our managed network perimeter.

Certification Exam Relevance

CISSPCompTIA Security+CEH

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • SOC Analysts
  • Security Engineers
  • Incident Responders

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What is Shadow IT Discovery?

The process of identifying unauthorized or unmanaged IT systems, applications, or services within an organization, typically operating outside official security controls or compliance oversight.

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