Shadow IT is where business units go renegade and secure their own applications and services without involving IT. IT can support shadow IT, but only if IT is informed and up to date on whos buying and using which services. IT and security executives can’t outsource their responsibilities, but CASBs can provide crucial assistance. Shadow IT can benefit from the speed and customizability of shadow IT without compromising the security and business integration that comes from traditional IT, says AT&T security expert.”]
Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3269492/can-shadow-it-be-good-for-enterprises.html