Shadow IT encompasses unmanaged applications and accounts that pose significant security risks, from dormant accounts to over-permissioned SaaS tools. These vulnerabilities often evade traditional security measures like CASB or IdP, leading organizations to unnoticed risks. Examples include zombie accounts that attackers exploit easily and generative AI applications that require extensive permissions, allowing them to access confidential data. Organizations must take these threats seriously, as the oversight of these shadow IT components creates a widened attack surface, ultimately compromising sensitive information.
An AI-powered note-taker quietly syncing with your Google Drive is just one example of shadow IT that can go unnoticed and lead to significant security risks.
Dormant accounts, also known as zombie accounts, can become invisible entry points into a company’s environment, making them an ideal target for attackers.
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