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Découverte de Shadow IT

The process of identifying unauthorized or unmanaged IT systems, applications, or services within an organization, typically operating outside official security controls or compliance oversight.

Quick answer: The process of identifying unauthorized or unmanaged IT systems, applications, or services within an organization, typically operating outside official security controls or compliance oversight.

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Quick answer

The process of identifying unauthorized or unmanaged IT systems, applications, or services within an organization, typically operating outside official security controls or compliance oversight.

Why it matters

Découverte de Shadow IT matters because it supports clear communication in Cloud contexts for SOC Analysts, Security Engineers, and Incident Responders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, and CEH.

Editorial context

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Découverte de Shadow IT?

In this glossary, Découverte de Shadow IT refers to: The process of identifying unauthorized or unmanaged IT systems, applications, or services within an organization, typically operating outside official security controls or compliance oversight.

How is Découverte de Shadow IT used in cybersecurity?

In cybersecurity communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Les outils de découverte de Shadow IT ont signalé plusieurs applications SaaS non approuvées transmettant des données sensibles en dehors de notre périmètre réseau géré."

Why does Découverte de Shadow IT matter in cybersecurity?

Découverte de Shadow IT matters because it supports clear communication in Cloud contexts for SOC Analysts, Security Engineers, and Incident Responders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, and CEH.

Who uses Découverte de Shadow IT?

Découverte de Shadow IT is mainly used by SOC Analysts, Security Engineers, and Incident Responders.

What category does Découverte de Shadow IT belong to?

In this glossary, Découverte de Shadow IT is grouped under Cloud. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK and published by Protermify Cybersecurity as a static cybersecurity reference page.

Definition

The process of identifying unauthorized or unmanaged IT systems, applications, or services within an organization, typically operating outside official security controls or compliance oversight.

Operational example

Shadow IT discovery tools flagged several unsanctioned SaaS applications transmitting sensitive data outside our managed network perimeter.

Localized term

Découverte de Shadow IT

Localized example

Les outils de découverte de Shadow IT ont signalé plusieurs applications SaaS non approuvées transmettant des données sensibles en dehors de notre périmètre réseau géré.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK

Category

Cloud

Exam relevance

  • CISSP
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CEH

Target audience

  • SOC Analysts
  • Security Engineers
  • Incident Responders

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