shadow IT

Shadow IT is hardware or software that is not supported by the organization's central IT department. Usually the term itself has a negative meaning, although the label itself is neutral, meaning that the IT department does not approve the technology, or that the employee is using it.

Until now, shadow IT has caused sharp growth in the number of employees who wanted immediate access to hardware, software, or specific Web services without taking the necessary steps to acquire technology via the corporate channel was. However, with the expansion of IT and cloud computing expenditure, it has come to include niche technology that meets the specific needs of employees in the workplace (see BYOD policy) and employee specific needs It was. Business group or internal group, not corporate IT

If unsupported hardware and software are not subject to the same security measures as applied to supported technologies, shadow IT can pose security risks. In addition, technology that runs without knowledge of the IT department can affect the bandwidth experience and can negatively impact the user experience of other employees by causing conflicts in network or software application protocols . For example, if an employee saves company data in a personal DropBox account, shadow IT may also be a compliance issue.

Shadow IT's awareness varies, but some IT managers are worried that end users create data silos when shadow IT is allowed and that information will not flow freely throughout the organization I will. Other administrators believe that in a rapidly changing business world, it is necessary to adopt shadow IT for IT innovation and develop strategies to monitor and monitor its use.

Common shadow technologies include personal smart phones, tablets, and USB memory. Popular shadow apps include Google Docs, Instant Messaging, Skype and more.

Shadow IT data backup program may be unavailable or not audited. Shadow IT business people and contractors may not be able to accept regular education, procedures, or review procedures. The founder of the shadow IT system may leave the organization, often leaving its own data or leaving a complex system that other staff can not manage. Shadow IT creates a dysfunctional environment that leads to hostility between IT-related groups within the organization and non-IT-related groups. Asking for work safety (eg "Bob is the only person with this data", or "What will happen if he quits"?), Data collection, self-promotion, favorable dealing Inappropriate motivation behind shadow IT work. It can cause serious administrative problems

Shadows have different sizes. Small people make small shadows. The building is a big shadow. The position of the sun affects the size of the shadow. When the sun goes down to the sky, people and things block more light. The more light, the longer the light becomes. When the sun is over the sky, light is obstructed. This will shorten the shadow. Shadows also exist in the universe. MESSENGER is a NASA spacecraft to study Mercury. Mercury is the nearest planet to the sun. Scientists who made MESSENGER wanted not to get too hot. Therefore, they covered the side facing the sun with a big cloth. This cloth is called "parasol". I feel like a solid cloth. Block the sun's light to make a shadow. This shadow keeps the space ship cool