Risks of Shadow IT 

Have you heard of shadow IT? It’s the practice of employees using apps and devices without approval from your IT team. Shadow IT is the newest version of this problem, and it’s spreading faster than shadow IT ever did. 

Shadow IT happens when employees use AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, or countless browser extensions to get work done faster, without your knowledge or approval. It’s not malicious, it’s convenient. That’s exactly what makes it dangerous.

Why Shadow IT is Growing so Rapidly

AI tools are free, fast, and everywhere. An employee drafting