The risks associated with Shadow IT

This report explains the risks posed by Shadow IT—employees using unapproved software and devices—and recommends controls like web content filtering, application allowlisting, and containment to reduce exposure. It highlights ThreatLocker’s approach (Learning Mode, Unified Audit, allowlisting, and Ringfencing) to detect, block, and prevent unapproved applications, arguing that the perceived benefits of Shadow IT are outweighed by increased cyber risk and potential breach costs.