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Securing shadow IT – May the force be with you!
DevOps

Securing shadow IT – May the force be with you!

Shadow IT is increasing in organizations, making their cyber attack surfaces bigger than they realize. Here's how to bring it under control.

By Joseph Carson • 6 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2022
New study reveals 51% of employees using unauthorised apps
EduTech

New study reveals 51% of employees using unauthorised apps

The research shows that 92% of employees and managers in large enterprises want full control over applications, but they don't have it.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022
50% of employees use unauthorised file services for work
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

50% of employees use unauthorised file services for work

KnowBe4 has released a new report showing half of the employees at shadow IT companies use unauthorised file services to complete their work.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022
Attack surface security vendor launches channel programme
Partner Programmes

Attack surface security vendor launches channel programme

CyCognito enables users to identify externally-exposed systems and digital assets that are either unknown, uncontrolled or abandoned.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2020
A10 Networks launches proxy for secure access and visibility into SaaS apps
Cloud Security

A10 Networks launches proxy for secure access and visibility into SaaS apps

A10 Networks unveils its new Cloud Access Proxy solution, boosting security and performance for SaaS apps like Office 365, plus centralised visibility.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
Five major risks of letting shadow IT go unchecked
Data Protection

Five major risks of letting shadow IT go unchecked

A department creating its own bespoke IT solution may sound like a good idea, but are the risks really worth it?.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Nov 2018
5G could lead to shadow IoT if security is ignored
Unified Communications

5G could lead to shadow IoT if security is ignored

While 5G promises to shake up the world of mobile apps, communications, and IoT, 5G's potential for scalability may end up taking a darker turn.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2018
SonicWall focuses on the mid-market with latest product announcements
Endpoint Protection

SonicWall focuses on the mid-market with latest product announcements

SonicWall unveils 12 new products, targeting mid-tier enterprises with enhanced cloud-based security management, breach detection, and scalable encryption.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2018
Study: Even the Australian C-Suite flouts cybersecurity policies
Document Management

Study: Even the Australian C-Suite flouts cybersecurity policies

Employees in some of Australia's largest organisations are flouting cybersecurity policies and it's not just junior employees who are guilty.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Contractors, unstructured data amongst major security concerns, says SailPoint
Cloud Access Security Broker

Contractors, unstructured data amongst major security concerns, says SailPoint

SailPoint's Market Pulse Survey highlights contractors and unstructured data as major security risks for enterprises.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Shadow IT: Why danger lurks in dark spaces
Cloud Security

Shadow IT: Why danger lurks in dark spaces

The presence of unknown cloud services makes it difficult for security teams to identify and manage the organisations total attack surface.

By Dick Bussiere • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Are you sick of shadow IT's ever-looming digital danger?
Data Analytics

Are you sick of shadow IT's ever-looming digital danger?

There is a worrying trend for businesses to look at shadow IT as great examples of becoming digital. But in truth it is the exact opposite.

By David Reiss • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016
Taking advantage of shadow IT to achieve digital transformation
DevOps

Taking advantage of shadow IT to achieve digital transformation

British firms urged to harness shadow IT, a covert digital revolution, to drive successful business transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2016
Survey calls for insight into CIO pressures and priorities
Cloud Access Security Broker

Survey calls for insight into CIO pressures and priorities

Logicalis is calling for CIOs and IT participants in its 2016 global survey of CIO pressures and priorities survey.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2016
Shadow data could cost organisations millions
Document Management

Shadow data could cost organisations millions

The threat of shadow data in the enterprise is on the rise as cloud app usage surges, opening organisations to $1.9 million in potential losses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016
Managed services are changing: Are you ready?
Partner Programmes

Managed services are changing: Are you ready?

Managed service providers need to provide more than just cost savings and productivity, as organisations demand new value and new measurements.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2015
CIOs fighting back against shadow IT
Cloud Access Security Broker

CIOs fighting back against shadow IT

A new report says CIOs are increasingly being left out of the IT purchasing loop - but they're fighting back, becoming internal service providers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2015

Stories from Other Regions

How CIOs can create a collaborative workplace for Gen Y employees
Unified Communications

How CIOs can create a collaborative workplace for Gen Y employees

Creating an environment that supports and harnesses millenials' talents is critical. Blue Jeans Network's COO Stu Aaron offers up some tips.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2015