Shadow IT leaves organizations exposed to cyberattacks and raises the risk of data loss and compliance failures
24 Oct 2025
In the remote and hybrid work era, employee use of unsanctioned hardware and software (known as shadow IT) has become an acute problem that results in security gaps along with potential data loss and compliance issues. The stakes grow further as employees increasingly use generative AI tools for productivity and convenience while their employers lose control over how sensitive corporate data is stored or shared.
Watch the video with ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe to learn how IT teams can get a grip on the problem. Make sure to watch other videos marking Cybersecurity Awareness Month, including about the human element in cybersecurity, authentication, software patching and resilience against ransomware. Also, why not learn more about ESET’s cybersecurity awareness training?
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