Software as a Service (SaaS) usage is everywhere because nearly everything is running from the cloud. In fact you’re using more than you know. But the threats are real, and they come in the form of ShadowIT, which could cause a serious security risk.
Shadow IT is the use of information technology systems, devices, software (mainly browsers), applications, and services without explicit IT department approval. While shadow IT can improve employee productivity and drive innovation, it can also introduce serious security risks to your organization through data leaks, potential compliance violations, and more.
While shadow IT can improve employee productivity and drive innovation, it can also introduce serious security risks to your organization through data leaks, potential compliance violations, and much more.
It has grown exponentially in recent years with the adoption of cloud-based applications and services.
Here is a sample conversation that you can start having with your clients once you have completed the Discovery:
Step 1: Ask you customer 3 questions (this part is up to you, or you can jump to Step 2 and start the scan along with another audit or on its own)
Step 2: Run SaaS Audit
Step 3: Take the data and split it into the 3 categories above
Step 4: Meet with the client and review the data (and/or skip this step and move to Step 5)
*Step 5: This is the “selling/money” step. Provide recommendation and pitch the following:
